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How should I begin to analyse poetry or prose?

Many students simply get stuck on the starting blocks and after a little guidance can fly with their analysis. I can recommend excellent reading not on the syllabus, titles such as the p...

Answered by Richard A. English tutor
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How do I tackle an unseen poetry question?

When it comes to unseen poetry there are many ways to approach the analysis. To begin with it is always best to read it, not once but twice, making sure to underline/note themes, imagery, sym...

Answered by Nishad R. English tutor
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How should I structure my answers when analysing text?

I am a strong advocate of 'PETER' (point, evidence, technique, explain, reader response) paragraphs. They allow you to effectively tick all the boxes an AQA, Edexcel, OCR or any other examiner will be ...

Answered by Jonathan A. English tutor
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How do I improve my essay writing skills?

We'll use a variety of exercises to improve your essay techniques.  As well as looking at examples of well written essays, we'll look at your own work to see if you can spot your own areas of weakness ...

Answered by Isabelle W. English tutor
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I just arrived to the UK and I cannot keep up with my English classes. What can I do?

Listening & Speaking: get involved as much as you can with your class-mates. Learning a language by using it everyday is the quickest way to become fluent in it.

Reading also helps a ...

Answered by Giovanni B. English tutor
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