I’m an Oxford English graduate working as a private tutor since 2009.
11/08/2026
Word Fun
I read English at Oxford, and I’m fascinated by words. This article is a list of fun facts about the language, along with a quiz featuring words with unique properties and curious origins.
Word Fun I read English at Oxford, and I’m fascinated by words. This article is a list of fun facts about the language, along with a quiz featuring words with unique properties and curious origins. Th…
11+ Word of the Day: mariner = sailor
10/08/2026
How do I Know if my Child will get a Place?
This is the question I get asked the most as a tutor. And even if parents don’t ask it directly, I know that it’s always lurking in the background somewhere…!
How do I Know if my Child Will Get a Place? This is the question I get asked the most as a tutor. And even if parents don’t ask it directly, I know that it’s always lurking in the background somewhere…! School entrance exam…
11+ Word of the Day: latter = later
09/08/2026
Interview Preparation
Every year, thousands of 11+ and 13+ candidates go to what might be their very first interviews. They’re hoping for a place at their target schools, but they’ll probably be nervous about going through the whole process.
Interview Preparation Every year, thousands of 11+ and 13+ candidates go to what might be their very first interviews. They’re hoping for a place at their target schools, but they’ll probably be nervous abou…
11+ Word of the Day: impel = push (verb)
08/08/2026
How to Become a Private Tutor
I’ve talked to a few people who wanted to become private tutors, so I thought I’d write down a few tips for anyone who’s interested.
How to Become a Private Tutor I’ve talked to a few people who wanted to become private tutors, so I thought I’d write down a few tips for anyone who’s interested. How Did I Start Out? I started as a private tu…
11+ Word of the Day: hide = conceal (verb) or place to view wildlife (noun)
07/08/2026
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning (VR) tests were invented to test pupils’ logic and language skills – although they do sometimes include questions about numbers. In order to do well in a VR test, the most important thing is to be systematic, to have a plan for what to do if the question is hard. Here is a guide to the different kinds of problems and the best ways to approach them.
Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning (VR) tests were invented to test pupils’ logic and language skills – although they do sometimes includes questions about numbers. In order to do well in a VR test, the …
11+ Word of the Day: gratitude = thankfulness