Tudor Blog

In this two-part series, we will cover how to prepare for an online and an in-person presentation (You can find the in-person post here). There are many similarities and differences between the two and they need to be discussed in their own posts. A quick note: just...

It can be a terrifying prospect to go to school when you do not know the language. But, it doesn’t have to be. There are some little (and not so little) changes that you can apply to help you learn the language quicker and to increase your confidence. Just keep in...

It’s finally happening; you are selecting your Major or Program! But a lot of students have trouble with choosing what they would like to pursue. It can be an overwhelming task. Here, we’ve put together a list of the best advice we’ve received …

With the COVID-19 Pandemic, online learning (and working) have become commonplace, but for a lot of people, this change in lessons hasn’t been an easy transition. Once you get used to the differences (and embrace them) …

We often get asked questions about what tutoring is (and a lot more about what tutoring isn’t), so we thought we’d write a quick post to clarify. We will be referring to styles that are not actually tutoring as “tutoring” (with the quotation marks) and styles that are...

Test-taking, at any point in life, whether for a job, a driver’s license or in school, is a stressful time. One of the most common questions we get asked is “How can I do better on tests?”. There is no one simple answer, since everyone has different reasons why they …

Finishing high school and starting on your post-secondary studies is an exciting time in a student’s life, but since they are different institutions and the expectations are varied, the transition can be very stressful. Here we’ve given our favourite tips (and added...

It’s that time of year with students returning to the classroom and starting their lessons once again. Often, the beginning of a new school year is a stressful time for everyone involved. We’ve put together a list of our favourite tips for both parents and students to...

This is a question a lot of people will ask themselves when they consider getting a tutor. Often people who are considering getting a tutor for the first time can feel overwhelmed. When it gets right down to it, this can be a difficult question to answer for a variety...

One of the most important questions to answer is “Can I study when I am with my friends?”. Some students are great friends, but they cannot work together on an assignment or study together because they never sit down and complete the work. This is completely normal,...

This is a version of a question that we get asked very often and that most people who are considering a tutor will ask themselves. Unfortunately, there is no easy all-encompassing answer as it depends on the person asking. For some people, it is easier to just contact...

Over the next few months, we will be sharing some tips and tricks we’ve found that work for improving your understanding in the following subjects:

-English
-Math …

Reading actively or being an active reader are phrases that are commonly encountered in the academic sphere. Here, we’re going to cover active reading in general, not just for the purposes of academia, though the process can be useful in schooling. But what do they...

Reading, especially active reading, are terms that most people associate with academia and stuffy, old libraries. But that is not the case. With advances in technology, reading is becoming more rooted in everyday activities such as going to work, reading in bed with a...

While it is a common misconception, tutoring is becoming a service which even top students use to keep themselves interested or to get ahead. Tutoring can be that little bit extra which provide an edge in highly …

Sooner or later, everyone will need to have an online meeting of some sorts, be it an online interview, a tutoring lesson or a business meeting. While some things might seem perfectly acceptable to you …

There is no one factor which decides which medium of tutoring a student or parent chooses. There are many factors to take into considerations, such as the effect on the rest of the family, safety, the student’s schedule, access to …

In short, it depends on the problem. A student generally has a very good reason why they dislike going to school. We at Tudor Tutoring have found that common reasons include: the student has fallen behind in their schoolwork and feel they cannot catch up; they are...

It can be difficult to come to the conclusion your child needs tutoring. There can be a lot of signals, but this is not always the case. Tudor Tutoring has put together the six most common signals students exhibit when they need tutoring. Please keep in mind that...