Our 1-on-1 live teaching literary courses are designed to allow students to learn much more efficiently through our systematic and focused approach
Our literary courses cover curriculum based novels, poetry and plays- including Shakespeare. They provide condensed learning and are perfect for exam preparation. Moreover, our fully integrated state-of-the-art learning platform and success coaches ensure students reach their potential. Our literary courses are formatted as either a 6 hour express course or a standard 12 hour programme of study.
MODULAR CONDENSED LEARNING
- Our modular approach starts with a brief contextual overview of the work and author, before delving into the key elements employed in the work.
- Next, the student will be led through close readings and guided analysis to help them better develop their understanding of the works. The student will be shown how key literary elements work in tandem to further the meaning of the work.
- After that, the student will engage in guided literary analysis of works by identifying and interpreting various literary elements and evaluating the author's purpose and message.
- By the end of the course, students will have the skills and knowledge necessary to confidently discuss and provide written literary analysis, while meeting curriculum criterions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you offer these short Crash Courses?
Most students do not strategize when studying for exams; they tend to lack practical skills and do not understand the gist of their literary texts, and instead worry about trying to memorize their notes.
The aim of our crash courses is to do away with memorizing and instead build good understanding by clarifying what kind of questions to expect in the exams, what literary concepts to focus on and how to strategize your preparations, how to tackle key examination questions and how to improve your answering techniques.
Many students only realize what they lack when they begin their own revision. We believe that a crash course before the exams will complement their revision and help clarify questions on various key topics and concepts. This is usually done through an analysis of key elements of the literary text and various past questions in a topical manner.
While most students have access to notes, past questions and solutions, we find that a big problem is not in understanding the answers but learning how to arrive at such answers and applying them in other questions. We believe students can improve if we address gaps in application skills; by breaking down and explaining various answers to show “How exactly do we arrive at this answer and apply it elsewhere?” Our crash courses aim to do this.
How are these classes conducted? What do the tutors focus on?
Our classes are conducted by our masters tutors who are well versed in the intricacies of the said exam boards. The courses are usually conducted individually (1-1) but can be done for a small group of less then 5.
We use a streamlined yet comprehensive approach to reviewing the exam requirements through topical revision. We deconstruct key question types, analyse effective strategies to answer these questions, and help students develop a structured answering framework. We also incorporate proprietary frameworks that help students move beyond rote memorization. Our proprietary frameworks and meticulous deep knowledge of the exam requirements is what sets us apart.
What makes your crash courses different from others?
Our crash courses are designed to go beyond mere content review. We focus on exam skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and answering strategies. Our comprehensive approach, which includes reviewing curriculum content, solving past papers, attempting mock exams, and analysing model answers, ensures that students are thoroughly prepared to excel in their exams.
What curriculum and exam board are your courses suitable for?
We offer our literary crash courses for all IGCSE, IB/MYP ,College Boards Advance Placement (AP), “0” and ’A’ level, English National Curriculum and American Common Core curricula. This will cover the majority of the English and literature classes taught at international Schools worldwide. We also have ample experience customizing our literary courses for the Australian, German, South African, Singaporean curriculum.
Are your programs suitable for students of all academic levels?
Yes, our programs cater to students across a wide range of academic levels and abilities. Whether you’re aiming for top scores or seeking additional support to overcome challenges, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you achieve your academic goals.
Should I choose the 6 hour or 12 hour course format?
As a general rule of thumb, if you are scoring an A or 6(IB), and are just looking for revision then the 6 hour course will suffice. For more in-depth revision and for those on track to score less then an A, the 12 hour course is best.
However if you need more help, our experienced academic advisors can guide you through the process of selecting the program that best fits your objectives. Please reach out to us for personalized assistance.
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