About the Course
Week 1: Understanding Paper 1 'Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing'
Overview of Paper 1 structure
How to approach Q1 and Q2 in the Reading section
Identifying explicit ideas in fiction texts
Analysing how writers use language to achieve effects
Using relevant technical terminology
Week 2: Reading Section Q3 and Q4
Strategies for answering Q3 in the Reading section
Analysing how writers use structure to achieve effects
Using relevant technical terminology in response
Techniques for answering Q4 in the Reading section
Critical evaluation of texts with textual references
Analysing language and structure for effect
Week 3: Writing Section Q5 – Narrative and description
Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Narrative)
Clear and effective communication
Adapting tone, style, and register
Organizing information and ideas structurally and grammatically
Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Description)
Effective communication in different forms
Adapting tone, style, and register
Revise organizational skills using structural and grammatical features
Week 4: Writing Section Q5 - Proofreading and Identifying Features
Effective proofreading and error correction
Identifying features of well-written pieces
Refining writing skills
Week 5: Understanding Paper 2 'Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives'
Overview of Paper 2 structure
Approaching Q1 and Q2 in the Reading section
Identifying and interpreting explicit information
Synthesizing evidence from different texts
Week 6: Reading Section Q3 and Q4 in Paper 2
Strategies for answering Q3 in the Reading section
Analysing how writers use language and structure
Using relevant subject terminology to support views
Techniques for answering Q4 in the Reading section
Comparing writers’ ideas and perspectives across texts
Critical evaluation with textual references
Week 7: Writing Section Q5 - Letter, Email, and Speech
Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Letter, Email, and Speech)
Clear and effective communication
Adapting tone, style, and register
Organising information and ideas for coherence
Week 8: Writing Section Q5 - Article and Report
Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Article and Report)
Clear and effective communication
Adapting tone, style, and register
Organising information and ideas for coherence
Week 9: Revision and Recap
Reviewing all skills learned
Practice exercises for each section
Addressing any remaining questions or concerns
Dates
19/02/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
26/02/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
04/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
11/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
18/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
25/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
08/04/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
15/04/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
22/04/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Your Instructor
John P
John is an experienced and enthusiastic English tutor with a proven track record of helping students of all ages and levels achieve their language goals. John possesses an in-depth understanding of language mechanics, literature analysis, and communication strategies. His years of experience have equipped him with the ability to tailor his teaching methods to suit individual learning styles, ensuring that each student reaches their fullest potential.
John believes that learning should be an engaging and enjoyable experience. With his patient and encouraging demeanour, he creates a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, explore ideas, and express themselves freely. His interactive teaching style incorporates a variety of techniques that will help engage with his students.