6 Reasons to Study English in ORA’s International Environment

Wherever you're studying with Oxford Royale Academy, you'll get to go on fantastic excursions and fascinating coach trips.

How to Do Research for an Excellent Essay: the Complete Guide

One of the biggest secrets to writing a good essay is the Boy Scouts’ motto: ‘be prepared’. You should also read… How to Take Your Essays from Good to Dazzlingly Brilliant How to Write Essays that Stick to the Point and Answer the Question Preparing for an essay – by conducting effective research – lays...

7 Common Study Problems and How to Deal with Them

Everyone experiences difficulties with studying at one time or another, and overcoming these challenges is all part of the learning process, particularly when you have a large workload. You should also read… How to Do a Large Amount of Work in a Small Amount of Time 10 Ways of Thinking That Will Boost Your Academic...

14 Common Grammatical Mistakes in English – And How to Avoid Them

A huge number of native English speakers make frequent English slip-ups that bring on the wrath of the UK’s army of grammar pedants, and it’s mainly because they weren’t taught properly at school. But for you, help is at hand.

How to Study When You’ve Lost Motivation: 8 Sharp Tips to Get Back on Track

In my opinion, two evils conspire to make revision-time miserable: the first is the stress of approaching exams, and the sense that there is an overwhelming amount of information to learn in an ever-dwindling period of time.

14 Ways to Improve Your Grades if You’re Underperforming

Even the brightest students can sometimes find themselves academically underperforming, often through no fault of their own. When students find themselves in this situation, it’s often because they’re stuck in a rut and are not sure what to do to improve.

How to Make Your Coursework as Good as It Can Possibly Be

Many GCSE and A-level subjects are assessed in part by coursework in addition to exams, meaning that the mark you receive for coursework contributes to your overall grade. You should also read… 10 Ways of Thinking That Will Boost Your Academic Performance The Essential Year-Round Exam Countdown Checklist Many students prefer coursework, because it’s a...

How to Write Dazzlingly Brilliant Essays: Sharp Advice for Ambitious Students

Rachel McCombie, a graduate of St John’s College, Oxford, shares actionable tips on taking your essays from “Good” to “Outstanding.” Detail of The Hunt in the Forest by Paolo Uccello For ambitious students, essays are a chance to showcase academic flair, demonstrate original thinking and impress with advanced written English skills. You should also read…...

How to Write Better Essays: 5 Practical Tips

For many such students, each essay brings with it the challenge of making it that little bit better than the last one. The problem is that when you write essays regularly, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut of repeating the same formula each time – particularly when you already receive good feedback from...

40 Useful Words and Phrases for Top-Notch Essays

To be truly brilliant, an essay needs to utilise the right language. You could make a great point, but if it’s not intelligently articulated, you almost needn’t have bothered.