Parents like to assume that grammar improves naturally as a child reads more, writes more and moves through the school years. Sometimes that assumption holds true, but more often, the…

The opening of a composition is the first thing a marker reads, and in a timed examination, it is often what sets the tone for how the rest of the…

A comprehension passage that makes no sense on the first read is not a sign that you are bad at English. It is, more often than not, a sign that…

Every term, I speak with parents who have already tried tuition elsewhere. Often, it is not any one thing that went wrong. The centre was not dishonest, the teacher was…

Choosing the right English tuition programme for your child can be difficult, especially when many centres appear to offer similar things. Over the years, I have spoken with parents who…

Shalni, founder of Simply English, describes her journey into teaching as entirely accidental. In this interview, she shares what keeps her passionate about the English language, what she has learnt…

Rote learning has always had a place in studying English, particularly for spelling, grammar rules and thematic vocabulary. However, across Singapore’s evolving education system, English assessment increasingly focuses on application…

A practical guide for parents, from a tutor who has seen what works for primary school children in Singapore. If you have ever sat at the kitchen table wondering whether…

Up until 2019, I tutored from home or visited a few students’ homes. That year, we decided to relocate closer to my mother-in-law, who resided in Simei. I needed to…