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13 Ways to Make Your Writing More Interesting to Read

There are numerous characteristics of a good essay: original thinking, a tight structure, balanced arguments, and many more. But one aspect often overlooked is that…

September 25, 2020

The Complete Guide to UCAS and UK University Applications for International Students

The UK is a fantastic place to study, with numerous top universities and an abundance of interesting culture making it an attractive prospect for students…

September 15, 2020

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…

September 14, 2020

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…

September 14, 2020

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…

September 14, 2020

How to do a large amount of work in a small amount of time: advice from a veteran of rushing, botching, and bashing it out

About the Author Stephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching a PhD in Early Modern Academic Drama…

September 12, 2020

10 British Political Leaders Who Shaped History

In the past 100 years, Britain has played a pivotal role in world history. Through two world wars, the break-up of the British Empire and…

September 12, 2020

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.” For ambitious students, essays are…

September 12, 2020

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…

September 11, 2020

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Why Is English So Hard to Learn?

It’s often said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. Given the fact that many of the words we use in English…

September 11, 2020

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Life as a Law Student: 7 Things You Really Have to Know

Whilst we have all heard a little about studying law at university, whether through family, friends or films, it is difficult to know what it…

September 11, 2020

9 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Getting into a Top University Without Leaving Your Room

If you’re determined to get into a top university this academic year, you’re probably already starting to think about how you can give yourself the…

September 8, 2020

8 Ways to Check If You’ve Really Understood Your Studies

You might have heard of the concept of “teaching to the test”. It’s teaching that’s not necessarily about true understanding of the material, but instead…

September 8, 2020

Day School Versus Boarding School – Which Should I Choose?

It’s rarely easy to decide on the right educational path for your child, and for many parents there are few decisions bigger than whether to…

August 30, 2020

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The Top 14 Things to Do Before You Go Back to School

The new school year is nearly upon us, and it’s time to start making preparations for going back to school. The summer holidays often end…

August 28, 2020

20 Things You Really Need in Your Locker

Getting a new locker is a ritual part of going back to school. Will you be lucky and get one outside your form room in…

August 28, 2020

6 Ways ‘Unprofitable’ Degrees Can Still Lead to a Great Job

by Emma Bates Looking at discussions of higher education, at least in the UK, it can sometimes feel like STEM subjects (sciences, technology, engineering and…

August 27, 2020

UK and US University Applications: The Key Differences

An increasing number of UK students are looking to the US for undergraduate study, and it’s not hard to see why. The experience of living…

August 25, 2020

12 Different Styles of Writing and How to Write Them Well

Being a good all-round writer means mastering a host of different skills. Most people can manage a couple of different types of writing well, but…

August 21, 2020

Why Go on a Summer School?

Image Copyright Oxford Royale 2013 – All Rights Reserved Any bright and conscientious student strives to do well at school and in their exams, but…

August 20, 2020