Top answers

English
IB

My teacher says the content of my essay is good but my structure needs work. How should I structure a paragraph?

To structure paragraphs, it's useful to use the T.E.A.S. method. T for thesis, E for evidence, A for analysis and S for summary. A thesis is like a 'signpost' for the marker, it tells them what the paragr...

Answered by Jemimah W. English tutor
2076 Views

What is the Oxford Comma?

It's a hot and heavy controversy in the grammar world! Basically, an Oxford comma is a type of serial comma - which is a comma that separates things in a list. The Oxford comma comes specifically before t...

Answered by Elizabeth P. English tutor
3572 Views

Discuss the role of digression in “Dom Casmurro” by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

The first and most important step to answering a question on a whole book is to make sure you have read it. Once you have, you can identify whether a technique (like digression) or a theme (like jealousy)...

Answered by Noa L. English tutor
2359 Views

How to approach an unseen English Paper 1?

An English Paper 1 should not scare you off. The fact that it is unseen, plays no part in the way of approaching the question. The technique and approach you should have, should be the same when dealing b...

Answered by Christina A. English tutor
5379 Views

How do I approach an unseen poem or extract in an exam context?

The first thing to prioritise in approaching an unseen piece is to understand what is actually happening in the text at a more basic level, identifying key events and characters. After establishing this, ...

Answered by Georgia C. English tutor
4267 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences