About the Course
Week 1: Understanding Paper 1 'Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing'Â
Overview of Paper 1 structureÂ
How to approach Q1 and Q2 in the Reading sectionÂ
Identifying explicit ideas in fiction textsÂ
Analysing how writers use language to achieve effectsÂ
Using relevant technical terminologyÂ
Week 2: Reading Section Q3 and Q4Â
Strategies for answering Q3 in the Reading sectionÂ
Analysing how writers use structure to achieve effectsÂ
Using relevant technical terminology in responseÂ
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Techniques for answering Q4 in the Reading sectionÂ
Critical evaluation of texts with textual referencesÂ
Analysing language and structure for effectÂ
Week 3: Writing Section Q5 – Narrative and description Â
Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Narrative)Â
Clear and effective communicationÂ
Adapting tone, style, and registerÂ
Organizing information and ideas structurally and grammaticallyÂ
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Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Description)Â
Effective communication in different formsÂ
Adapting tone, style, and registerÂ
Revise organizational skills using structural and grammatical featuresÂ
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Week 4: Writing Section Q5 - Proofreading and Identifying FeaturesÂ
Effective proofreading and error correctionÂ
Identifying features of well-written piecesÂ
Refining writing skillsÂ
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Week 5: Understanding Paper 2 'Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives'Â
Overview of Paper 2 structureÂ
Approaching Q1 and Q2 in the Reading sectionÂ
Identifying and interpreting explicit informationÂ
Synthesizing evidence from different textsÂ
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Week 6: Reading Section Q3Â and Q4Â in Paper 2Â
Strategies for answering Q3 in the Reading sectionÂ
Analysing how writers use language and structureÂ
Using relevant subject terminology to support viewsÂ
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Techniques for answering Q4 in the Reading sectionÂ
Comparing writers’ ideas and perspectives across textsÂ
Critical evaluation with textual referencesÂ
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Week 7: Writing Section Q5 - Letter, Email, and SpeechÂ
Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Letter, Email, and Speech)Â
Clear and effective communicationÂ
Adapting tone, style, and registerÂ
Organising information and ideas for coherenceÂ
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Week 8: Writing Section Q5 - Article and ReportÂ
Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Article and Report)Â
Clear and effective communicationÂ
Adapting tone, style, and registerÂ
Organising information and ideas for coherenceÂ
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Week 9: Revision and RecapÂ
Reviewing all skills learnedÂ
Practice exercises for each sectionÂ
Addressing any remaining questions or concernsÂ
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.