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We have collated some great educational materials for all age levels and abilities. These range from 11 plus interview questions, to tried-and-tested revision tips for GCSE and A Level students, to blogs on extracurricular learning & Oxbridge entry. Explore the titles most relevant to you by searching by subject (e.g. Geography, Engineering, History of Art) or level (e.g. 11 Plus, GCSE, IB, Oxbridge, Degree) below.

GCSE Creative Writing: How to Sculpt My Narrative Vision?

The true keys to GCSE creative writing are imagination, content, and organisation. Find out how to use advanced linguistic devices and structural features to develop and succeed in the creative writing exam. This blog will teach you to enjoy taking the reader on a journey, learn to navigate the realms of description and experiment with tone for GCSE creative writing success.

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How To Write A Formal Letter (11+ to GCSE)

From 11 plus through to GCSE, students frequently find non-fiction writing more challenging to demonstrate their full written ability and hit assessment objectives than fiction. This is often because they are less exposed to non-fiction in reading and in writing tasks. Examinations for school entrance at 11+ and 13+ frequently assess students’ ability to write and respond to non-fiction: speeches, letters, reports, diaries, so it is crucial to address this. Georgia, full-time English teacher at Ibstock Place and 1st Class English Oxford Graduate, leads students through the ins and outs of formal letter writing.

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How Learning a New Language Can Boost Cognitive Intelligence: An Oxbridge Students Guide to Language Benefits

Despite a decline in language entries at UK schools, building research shows language learning is increasingly important and cognitively beneficial in today’s increasingly global society. Read on to discover some of the numerous cognitive benefits of languages to students’ creativity, confidence and communication.

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