My Courses
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Introduction to Shakespeare
Shakespeare: we’ve all been there, spending hours looking at words and expressions that make little sense. The good news is I can help you interpret, evaluate, and review all Shakespearean plays and poetry.
My Introduction to Shakespeare course will help you unlock and unpack any of his plays you encounter on your English course. We all know how hard Shakespeare is, not least for students learning English as an additional language.
Come and join me in a group or even one-on-one, where I can work through every last part of the play you are studying. By the end of my courses, you won’t just be happy with reading one play; you will want to read more and discover how wonderful his language and works can be.
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Poetry Forms 101
Introduction to Poetry Analysis
In the Poetry Forms 101 course, we unpack the genres you will face in school: villanelles, freeverse, narrative, ballads, sonnets, and lyrical poems are just some of the works you will encounter on this unit. What’s more, you will have a crash course in literary devices, poetic meter, and theme. By the end of this course, you will be more comfortable analysing any poetic form on your academic journey.
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Poetry Forms 102
Advanced Poetry Analysis
In my advanced poetry course, we go that bit further, exploring harder and more obscure genres, poets, and forms. This course would suit anyone taking IGCSEs, AP English, or any IB English language class. Yet, you don’t need to be an advanced English student to succeed in these classes: you just need to bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn something new.
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Creative Writing 101
Fiction Writing Course
This creative writing course teaches students how to write fiction with clarity, structure, and control. We cover the fundamentals of prose writing, including character development, narrative voice, dialogue, plot, and style. Through regular writing practice and direct feedback, students learn how to shape ideas into polished short stories. The course concludes with an assessed piece of original fiction that demonstrates technical progress and creative confidence. Ideal for students seeking structured fiction writing instruction and measurable improvement.
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Visual Analysis and Academic English
Non-Literary Texts and Features
My visual analysis and academic english course develops the analytical writing skills required for modern English literature and media studies programmes. Students analyse visual texts such as political cartoons, advertisements, comic strips, and propaganda posters, learning how images create meaning and persuade audiences. Emphasis is placed on academic vocabulary, paragraph structure, and formal essay writing. The final assessment is a compare-and-contrast essay. This course supports success in secondary and pre-university English courses.
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Integrated Fiction Close Reading
Literary Analysis Course
This literary analysis course trains students to read fiction closely and write about it with precision. Working through a complete novel or literary text, we examine language, structure, themes, and authorial intent on a chapter-by-chapter basis. Short analytical writing tasks reinforce interpretation and evidence-based argument. The course builds the close reading skills required for literature essays, exams, and academic discussion, making it ideal for students preparing for advanced English study.
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Text Types
Academic and Functional Writing Course
This academic writing course teaches students how to recognise and produce the major text types required across school and university English curricula. Students learn to write opinion editorials, white papers, qualitative studies, infographics, formal emails, and letters to the editor. Each text type is taught with a clear focus on audience, purpose, tone, and structure. By the end of the course, students can adapt their writing confidently to unfamiliar academic and real-world tasks.
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Curriculum Based English
IB, AP, IGCSE, and International English Support
This curriculum-based English course provides targeted support for students studying IB English, AP English, Common Core, IGCSE, and other international English programmes. Lessons are tailored to the student’s syllabus, assessment criteria, and individual needs, whether exam preparation, literary analysis, or academic writing. This personalised English tutoring course delivers focused guidance and consistent progress aligned with school expectations.
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IELTS and Academic ESL Preparation
English for International Students
This IELTS preparation course helps students achieve higher band scores while strengthening academic English skills. Instruction covers IELTS reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a strong focus on task response, coherence, grammar, and academic vocabulary. Students learn how IELTS examiners assess performance and how to meet band descriptors confidently. This ESL course is ideal for international and Asian students preparing for university entry, study abroad, or professional certification.