Experienced teachers providing English tuition to students taking the PSLE, O-level, and GP exams in Singapore
Mention the oral exam and you will be surprised at the range of responses from students. They vary from poised confidence where students brush it off, saying it is easy and that all they need to do is to read out loud and to chit-chat with the teacher-examiner; while other students turn white with fear […]
Objectives of the Stimulus-Based Conversation Component According to the Ministry of Education, the Assessment Objectives (AO) of Stimulus-based Conversation in the Oral component of the English Language Examination seek to assess whether candidates are able to: AO3: Express their personal opinions, ideas and experiences clearly and effectively in conversing with the examiner AO4: Speak fluently […]
1. Introduction The new GCE O-Level (2023) English Language (Syllabus 1184) Paper 4 requires students to deliver a response to a video clip with a given prompt, and thereafter engage in a discussion with the examiner on a related topic. Essentially, students should be able to present their ideas and opinions fluently and effectively to […]
As your son or daughter settles into secondary school, they will soon be faced with the first big decision- which co-curricular activity or CCA to choose. CCA in secondary schools are an integral part of students’ secondary school life. Participation in CCAs helps develop interpersonal skills and resiliency. For some students, they discover their interests and […]
The transition from primary to secondary school is truly an exciting time for both students and parents. It is the beginning of a new chapter for the child. However, often students and parents enter into the secondary school phase with the same mindset which they had in primary school. When that happens, they may be […]
Having crossed the finish line and the opening of a new chapter, Primary 6 students and their parents would be wondering what are the similarities and differences between the various secondary education programmes. There are various routes in the Secondary programme. The term “through train” refers to a six-year Secondary programme where the student sits […]