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Online English Tutor (Years/Grades 1–12) | Reading Comprehension Specialist | Helping Students Master Reading, Writing & Vocabulary to Excel in UK 11+, SATs & US SAT Reading & Writing Exam.

Is your child's brain on holiday too? ‎‎The summer holidays are a great time to relax, but they don't have to be a compl...
13/07/2026

Is your child's brain on holiday too?
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‎The summer holidays are a great time to relax, but they don't have to be a complete break from learning.
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‎Just 30–60 minutes of engaging activities a few times a week can help children:

‎ Read with confidence
Learn new words
‎ Solve problems

‎ Write more creatively
‎ Stay ready for the new school year
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‎How many books has your child read so far this holiday?

Tell me in the comments.




Can your child answer this Vocabulary question?‎‎Read this sentence:‎‎Although Ben was exhausted after football practice...
13/07/2026

Can your child answer this Vocabulary question?
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‎Read this sentence:
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‎Although Ben was exhausted after football practice, he persevered until the match ended.
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‎What does persevered most nearly mean?
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‎A. Complained
‎B. Continued despite difficulty
‎C. Walked away
‎D. Celebrated
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‎Don't tell your child the answer immediately. Ask them to explain which words in the sentence helped them decide.
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‎Vocabulary isn't just about knowing difficult words. It's about using context clues to work out unfamiliar words.
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‎This is one of the skills we will practise every week in our Summer Brain Boost Camp.





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Does your child know how to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues?Yes, they can use a dictionary ...
27/06/2026

Does your child know how to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues?

Yes, they can use a dictionary to find the meaning of unfamiliar words, but what happens in exam conditions when dictionaries aren't allowed?

Instead of reaching for a dictionary every time, they can learn how to use the words, phrases, and sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word to work out its meaning.

I once had a student who struggled with this.

Today, he confidently works out the meanings of unfamiliar words using context clues.

Strong vocabulary skills can make a huge difference in reading comprehension and 11+ performance.

And this happens when children learn how to decode the meanings of unfamiliar words using context clues.

Join our 6-Week Summer Reading Comprehension Course and help your child strengthen their vocabulary, inference, retrieval, and exam skills.

20th July – 27th August 2026
Small groups (maximum of 5 pupils)

Message me for details.






If your child still lacks the core skills in reading comprehension, practice papers won’t do the work.When your child ha...
23/06/2026

If your child still lacks the core skills in reading comprehension, practice papers won’t do the work.

When your child has full knowledge of the skills and strategies needed to approach each question, then exam-style practice papers can be used for revision to boost confidence and exam stamina.

Join our 11+ Reading Comprehension Course this summer, every Monday and Thursday.

Let’s close the comprehension gap and build exam confidence.

Starts: July 20th – August 27th, 2026

Time:
Monday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Thursday: 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm

Send a DM or click the link in the comments below.





YOUR CHILD CAN READ EVERY WORD ON THE PAGE AND STILL NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY HAVE READ.Let that sink in.Many adults who...
15/06/2026

YOUR CHILD CAN READ EVERY WORD ON THE PAGE AND STILL NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY HAVE READ.

Let that sink in.

Many adults who struggle to follow instructions, summarise information, identify key details, or think critically about what they read did not develop those difficulties overnight.

The gap often started in childhood.

That is why I place so much emphasis on reading comprehension skills.

Reading is not just about saying the words correctly. It is about understanding the meaning behind the words.

In my lessons, I teach children to:

• Understand what they read

• Analyse and interpret texts

• Find evidence to support their answers

• Summarise key ideas effectively

• Think critically and respond thoughtfully to what they have read

Every child I teach is guided to become a confident reader who can comprehend, summarise effectively, and think critically about texts.

For families preparing for the 11+, this is especially important.

In some selective schools, reading comprehension can account for up to 50% of the English paper.

Don't let weak comprehension skills reduce your child's overall score.

Join our Summer Reading Comprehension course

✅ Ages 7–11

✅ Comprehension, Retrieval, Inference & Vocabulary Development

✅ Critical Thinking Skills

✅ 11+ Preparation

✅ From just £10 per session

Send me a message to reserve your child's place.





While Summer Is Fun, Learning Doesn't Have to StopLast September, Sarah noticed something was wrong.Her son Ethan had ju...
09/06/2026

While Summer Is Fun, Learning Doesn't Have to Stop

Last September, Sarah noticed something was wrong.

Her son Ethan had just returned from an amazing summer filled with family trips, beach days, sleepovers, and endless fun.

But when school resumed, reading assignments that had once been easy suddenly felt difficult.

He struggled to stay focused.

His reading speed had slowed.

His confidence dropped.

And within a few weeks, Sarah found herself spending extra time helping him catch up on skills he had already mastered before the holidays.

Unfortunately, Ethan isn't alone.

Every summer, many children experience learning loss.

The reading stamina, comprehension skills, vocabulary, and critical thinking abilities they worked so hard to build during the school year begin to fade when they go unused for weeks.

For children preparing for important school transitions, entrance exams, or a new grade level, this setback can be even more challenging.

That's why we created the Summer Read, Think and Shine Programme.

Designed specifically to keep children academically on track while still enjoying their summer break.

✅ Just 4 weeks

✅ 3 sessions per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

✅ Only 1 hour per day

✅ Small group classes (maximum 5 students)

✅ Fun, engaging, and interactive activities with age grade

Through carefully designed reading comprehension lessons, critical thinking exercises, and reading stamina activities, students continue strengthening essential skills without sacrificing their summer fun.

By September, they'll return to school feeling confident, prepared, and ready for the new term.

Because the goal isn't to turn summer into school.

It's to prevent learning loss while helping your child stay sharp, confident, and ahead.

Limited spaces available. Once a group reaches 5 students, registration closes. Private sessions also available.

Give your child the perfect balance of summer fun and academic growth. Enroll today before all 5 spots are filled.

‎Summer Break Shouldn't Mean Falling Behind.‎‎Research shows that many students lose academic progress over the summer.‎...
08/06/2026

‎Summer Break Shouldn't Mean Falling Behind.
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‎Research shows that many students lose academic progress over the summer.
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‎Our intensive yet enjoyable 4-Week Reading Comprehension Programme helps children:
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‎✓ Maintain reading stamina
‎✓ Strengthen critical thinking
‎✓ Improve inference and comprehension skills
‎✓ Start the new school year ahead of the curve
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‎Parents love it because their children stay engaged, confident, and academically prepared.
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‎Book now before spaces fill up.

23/05/2026

It's the weekend again!

A simple habit at home can help your child improve at school.

22/05/2026

11+ comprehension can feel frustrating for many children — especially when they don’t understand why they’re losing marks.

This Half Term, I’ll be helping pupils build stronger comprehension skills through focused practical lessons and exam-style practice.

Topics include:
✓ Inference & deduction
✓ Word meaning in context
✓ Literal understanding
✓ Author’s techniques
✓ GL-style mock preparation

🗓 25th–30th May
⏰ 12:00pm–1:30pm daily

Comment “Interested” for details.

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