Excelling in English - IGCSE & Singapore Syllabus

22/04/2026

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20/10/2025

02/10/2025

The first step in helping a person achieve something is to help them believe that they can. Put some wind beneath their wings of belief so you can help them have a win under their belt.

Don’t miss this week’s episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! It’s available now on all platforms.

14/09/2025

Don't ever try to cram revision English for an exam last minute.
Learning a language is a lifelong journey.
Some reach faster their destination if they take time to learn the proper techniques. The journey should be enjoyed.
Give yourself enough time to do so because the skill is yours to keep for your lifetime.

Looking to learn the skills and exam techniques in an engaging and fun manner?
Interested to learn Writing methods that will take you ahead in school and in life?
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22/07/2025

Does your child need help with Descriptive writing?
Here's a sample of what they could achieve with the right guidance.

FLOATING AT SEA

"Today, the ocean was like glass.

I've been stranded on my little raft since the storm struck three days ago. Here am I, afloat in the middle of the South China Sea, with nothing but a discarded tin filled with rainwater and 2 proteins bars which had been stuffed in my pocket.

Hopeful, I leaned out to scan the water for something I could catch for my next meal. The shifting raft which I was floating on, agitated the water and sent radiating ripples across the crystal surface.

The sun was blinding overhead, and its scorching rays illuminated the depths, turning the water crystal clear.

Suddenly, 10 feet away from me, a triangular grey fin, about 4 feet in height, rose and sliced through the smooth surface. I gasped. Its streamlined body torpedoed through the depths, speeding towards me. My eyes widened as I saw its gaping mouth and distinctive head of a Great White became clear as it breached the surface. Mouth agape, its serrated teeth the size of razor blades grabbed hold of the rubber raft and whipped it from side to side; shaking me, like a rag toy, in it. I grabbed the sides with all my might to prevent myself from being tossed into the deep water and its awaiting teeth. Suddenly, it let go. "

Would you like your child to score A's for their English exams?
Better still - set them up early for SUCCESS by letting them acquire the right skills of written communication - a vital skills will help them soar in their future career?

Your child / teen will learn to captivate readers and examiners with
* Powerful vocabulary
* Captivating and variety of sentence structures to impress and engage examiners
* Writing techniques of different genres: Descriptive, Narrative, Persuasive writing, Information Reports, Articles, Speeches, E-mails, Formal and Informal writing
* Effective essay planning and organisation
* Learn to manage time efficiently to and create outstanding essays during exams.
* Acquire reading skills that will strengthen their Comprehension which will help them understand and retain their study materials better.

Private Online Coaching sessions are available for private students from Year 3 to 11. Please direct message me for a FREE assessment. Let's connect.

05/07/2025

MIT Says Music Not Coding Might Be the Key to Raising Smarter Kids

If you’re debating between enrolling your child in piano lessons or a coding boot camp, new research from MIT might help you decide and the answer may surprise you.

According to the study, learning to code only activates general-purpose areas of the brain associated with logic and problem-solving. That’s not bad, but it doesn’t tap into the brain’s more powerful language centers, which are crucial for communication, memory, and cognitive flexibility.

In contrast, learning a musical instrument from an early age has been shown to build stronger, more lasting structural and functional brain connections particularly in regions responsible for speech, memory, and executive function. And here’s the kicker: these brain-boosting benefits stick around even if the child stops playing music later in life.

So while coding remains a valuable skill, researchers suggest that music offers deeper, longer-lasting cognitive development. If you want to future-proof your child's mind, a violin, guitar, or keyboard might be a better investment than an app or programming course.

Bottom line? Music isn’t just an art it’s brain food.

23/06/2025

Want your child to have bette focus, cut the sugar.