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- English
- Creative writing
- English Literature
- Oral expression
- Thinking Skills Assessment
Specialises in GCSE English literature and language. - Can teach the language for people who want to refine the verbal vocabulary.
- English
- Creative writing
- English Literature
- Oral expression
- Thinking Skills Assessment
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About Shilpa
“Hi, I’m Shilpa Nyathi, and I’ll be your English tutor! I have 2 years of experience helping my family with GCSE English, from exam techniques to essay writing. My lessons are interactive and tailored to your needs, focusing on past papers, key concepts, and building confidence. Don’t worry if something feels tricky—I’m here to help! Feel free to ask questions anytime, and let’s work together to get great results.”
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- MBA
- +1
levels :
Primary
Secondary
MBA
Matric/GCSE
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
GCSE English Online Tutor Guide Lesson Structure (1-Hour Format) Warm-up (5-10 min): Quick discussion or vocab task Main Focus (30-40 min): Teach key skills with examples Practice (10-15 min): Exam-style question & feedback Homework (5 min): Short task to reinforce learning Lesson Plans (English Language) 1. Fiction Analysis (Paper 1) • Focus: Language & structure techniques • Task: Annotate an extract & answer a language question • Homework: Write a descriptive paragraph 2. Creative Writing • Focus: “Show, Don’t Tell,” varied sentences, ambitious vocabulary • Task: Describe an image & self-evaluate • Homework: Timed creative writing task 3. Non-Fiction & Comparison (Paper 2) • Focus: Persuasive techniques, tone, bias • Task: Compare two articles, answer a viewpoint question • Homework: Find and analyse a newspaper article Lesson Plans (English Literature) 4. Shakespeare (Macbeth/Romeo & Juliet) • Focus: Character themes & key quotes • Task: Analyse an extract & plan an essay • Homework: PEEL paragraph on a theme 5. Poetry (Anthology & Unseen) • Focus: Poetic techniques & comparison skills • Task: Compare two poems using a structured table • Homework: Write a mini-essay comparing poems 6. Modern Texts (An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol, etc.) • Focus: Social/historical context & character analysis • Task: Exam-style extract question • Homework: Revise key quotes & write 5 PQE/PEEL paragraphs Tutoring Tips Use screen-sharing for annotations Practice timed tasks for exam skills Encourage discussion & active engagement Focus on past papers & mark schemes
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- 5h: R1420
- 10h: R2840
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