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🎬 Our Academic Director, Ms Esther Leng, joined Susan Ng on CNA938 to talk about why our young people struggle with communicating face-to-face. Listen in to the discussion about how communicating better is a long game and that every day conversations can be just the thing to unlock getting your child oral ready! Link in bio 🔊

More Practice Isn’t the Answer—The Right Approach Is.

Many parents believe that completing more past year papers and reading more books will automatically improve their child’s English.

However, without the right strategies, even the most diligent students struggle to improve.

At English Ninjas, our structured and effective approach helps students:

Think critically and express ideas clearly, instead of memorising phrases

Write and speak with structure and depth, not just with good vocabulary

Understand what each component requires, so they are able to showcase their abilities effectively

Our methods are designed for real, measurable improvement, equipping students with the confidence and skills to excel in exams and beyond.

Why Parents Trust English Ninjas

85% of our students achieve their desired results in PSLE English
Our proven approach has been featured in SassyMama and HoneyKids

Our teaching framework helps students break out of memorisation traps and develop real analytical skills

This 4-Lesson Trial is your child’s chance to experience the difference firsthand, receive expert feedback from experienced teachers, and develop essential skills for PSLE and O-Level English.

Common Misconceptions That Hold Students Back:

"The More Good Phrases I Memorise, The Better My Composition Will Be"

Many students think using sophisticated words will impress examiners, but forced vocabulary and memorised phrases often result in awkward, unnatural writing. Examiners look for coherence, originality, and clarity, not just complex words.

What We Teach: Instead of relying on memorised phrases, we teach students the ABC Brainstorming Method to develop compelling, structured compositions that feel natural and engaging.

"Reading More Books Will Automatically Improve My Child’s Writing & Comprehension"

While reading builds exposure, it does not teach structured writing techniques or answering skills. Many students struggle to apply what they read because they don’t know how to extract key insights, structure arguments, or analyse information properly.

What We Teach: Our Predictive Reading Method trains students to analyse texts and make logical inferences — teaching them to break down passages, structure answers correctly, and avoid costly mistakes.

"Oral Exams Are Just About Speaking Clearly"

Speaking fluently is important, but oral examiners are also grading students on idea development, structured responses, and the ability to hold a conversation. Many students give short or generic answers because they don’t know how to expand on ideas.

What We Teach: Our Step-by-Step Answering Framework trains students to structure their oral responses logically, provide insightful elaboration, and speak with clarity and confidence.

Secondary school English and Literature is not just about language proficiency— both subjects require an even higher level of critical analysis, structured writing, and persuasive argumentation.

Many students struggle with:

Unseen Poetry & Prose Analysis

Unlike primary school, where comprehension is largely fact-based, secondary school students must interpret literary techniques, evaluate themes, and provide structured commentary. Many students lack the analytical skills to break down poetry and prose effectively.

What We Teach: We guide students through a step-by-step approach to literary analysis, helping them master techniques for evaluating imagery, tone, symbolism, and deeper meaning in unseen texts.

Comprehension Answering Techniques
Many secondary students lose marks in comprehension because they write vague, unstructured responses that don’t fully address the question.

Some common issues include:
Not knowing how to extract relevant information
Providing surface-level answers without explanation
Struggling to understand what the question requires of them

What We Teach: We train students to recognise different question types, extract key evidence, and structure answers for maximum clarity and impact.

O-Level Oral Communication
Oral exams now demand critical engagement with stimulus materials, yet many students freeze or struggle to expand their thoughts under pressure.

What We Teach: Our oral training sessions provide:

Personalised coaching to refine speech clarity and pronunciation
Techniques to expand on ideas with depth and structure

Confidence-building strategies to handle exam stress effectively

What Our Programmes Cover:

Primary School English (P1-P6):

Composition Writing: ABC Brainstorming & DEF Creative Process that nurtures confident writers

Oral Communication: Develop confidence by using a structured answering technique in Stimulus-Based Conversations that leverage on personal experiences and opinions, and Reading Aloud

Comprehension Open-Ended: Understand different question types and their requirements. Learn to apply effective answering techniques.

All components of the English Language paper

Secondary School English (Sec 1 to Sec 4:
Paper 2: Visual Texts, Narrative and Non-Narrative Comprehension
Understand different question types and how to construct effect answers that demonstrate understanding of the texts

Paper 1: Editing, Situational Writing and Essay Writing
Understand different question types and writing genres

O-Level Oral: Gain effective strategies for structuring planned responses and offering engaging opinions in conversation

Lower and Upper Secondary School Literature:

Unseen Poetry & Prose: Learn to break down complex texts and provide insightful analysis
Personalised support for Set Texts

What Parents and Students Say About English Ninjas

"My daughter used to memorise compositions, but struggled when she got an unfamiliar topic. After learning the ABC Brainstorming and DEF Writing Framework at English Ninjas, she became much more confident in generating her own ideas. " – Parent of P6 Student

"The structured feedback at English Ninjas helped me see exactly what I was doing wrong in comprehension. I used to lose marks for vague answers, but now I know how to provide precise responses with evidence.." – Secondary 3 Student

"I used to get nervous during oral exams and would answer with one sentence. After just a few coaching sessions, I learned how to structure my answers and speak with confidence. ." – P6 Student

Were the EOY Exams more challenging than expected? Are you looking for support for your child's English Language?

We have launched our Head Start 2025 Workshops which are cover the components that most students usually struggle with.

✔️Composition Writing
✔️Situational Writing
✔️Oral
✔️Paper 2: Editing, Comprehension Cloze and ✔️Comprehension Open-Ended

Primary English
Secondary English
Secondary Literature

Details on our website now!

"Where", "What", and "When" are common words we use everyday but do you know when exactly to use them? 🤔

Here's a fun grammar exercise for the Primary 1 Level!

In this digital age, finding the perfect balance for our little ones' screen time is key! ☝🏻

Here's some tips to help you manage your child's screen time effectively. 💻

Remember, it's all about finding a healthy balance! 💚

In this digital age, finding the perfect balance for our little ones' screen time is key! ☝🏻

Here's some tips to help you manage your child's screen time effectively. 💻

Remember, it's all about finding a healthy balance! 💚

Can you name the parts of a bicycle? 🚲

This is part of our Vocabulary Boost exercises where students learn about descriptions of a specific topic or theme.

When you are able to name the respective parts, your description becomes more realistic which creates more depth in your composition! 💯