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Language-Learning Techniques

Everyone has learnt a language. Whether its our mother tongue, which we learn as babies, or a language studied rather more painfully at school through trawling over textbooks, page after page of Encore Tricolore or Punto y Coma, memorising sentences that the teacher has been pronouncing in a guttural drone for over two hours, and combing meticulously over coursework in [...]

Deciding if a History of Art Masters is For You

When I was sixteen I made the decision to move schools in order to study History of Art A-Level. I had always been interested in museums but it was no longer enough just to look. I wanted to understand why Van Gogh painted with such emotion, what type of statement Andy Warhol was trying to make, and how country houses [...]

Oxbridge Physics Interviews

If you are thinking of studying Physics at Oxbridge, firstly congratulations on making such a bold and fantastic choice. Physics as Oxbridge is both an exciting and daunting prospect. Its hard work but the rewards are tremendous. To reach your goal however youll have to pass over certain hurdles designed to see if you are the correct fit for the sort [...]

Improve Learning with tech

We live in an age where technology plays a fundamental part in our lives, and is ingrained in how we now approach solving problems. However, using technology can sometimes be overwhelming, and paradoxically counterproductive. It is therefore crucial for us to be aware of ways in which we can navigate and capitalise on the vast opportunities that technology makes available [...]

The PostSecret Project

About a decade ago Frank Warren founded an ongoing community art project designed to display and unveil the secrets we never voice. He presents himself: Hi my name is Frank and I collect secrets. The PostSecret Project, a collection of anonymous postcards mailed from around the world has, since 2004, collected more than 500, 000 entries. Not only did the exercise allow people [...]

Insiders Guide to Getting into UCL

Welcome to my insiders guide to getting into UCL (or getting your child into UCL). Perhaps youre only considering applying for UCL. I can confirm: you may as well firm your choice now. Its consistently in the top 10 universities in the world. Its second in the UK for research (these world class researchers will be your teachers). And its [...]

Oxbridge interview prep

OXBRIDGE INTERVIEW PREPARATION GUIDANCE - BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY Dont stress too much about the interview a large part of the admissions process will be determined by you A-level/GCSE grades and teacher recommendations. However, its good to be as prepared as possible! Be prepared to make small talk at the start of your interview as the tutor is like to want [...]

How to achieve highly in maths

HOW TO GET GRADE A OR ABOVE IN MATHS GCSE STEPWISE GUIDE Unlike a lot of other GCSEs the amount of memorising facts involved in maths in pretty small (yay!). Instead, maths is all about the DOING, rather than the factual recall. If you are in the final few months of revising before your maths GCSE exam, the best way to start [...]

7-steps to revising for essay-based exams

University exams can be daunting. They are very different from school exams. There is often more material, but fewer questions. An entire semesters worth of material can sometimes be assessed on the basis of two essay questions. To do well, you need to construct a solid and convincing argument, and often need to cite specific literature, including the author and [...]

Big Hands Big...

First off, congratulations, you have some pretty big hands! This article actually has nothing to do with the size of your hands. The imprint on the poster you saw is unusually small which is why you are reading this right now. This article doesn't have anything to do with hands at all. The fact that you came to our website and you are [...]

Tavistock Tutors Blog

Some helpful blog pieces and articles for our students and tutors.

Language-Learning Techniques

Deciding if a History of Art Masters is For You

Oxbridge Physics Interviews

Improve Learning with tech

The PostSecret Project

Insiders Guide to Getting into UCL

Oxbridge interview prep

How to achieve highly in maths

7-steps to revising for essay-based exams

Big Hands Big...

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Tavistock Tutors Blog

Some helpful blog pieces and articles for our students and tutors.

Language-Learning Techniques

Deciding if a History of Art Masters is For You

Oxbridge Physics Interviews

Improve Learning with tech

The PostSecret Project

Insiders Guide to Getting into UCL

Oxbridge interview prep

How to achieve highly in maths

7-steps to revising for essay-based exams

Big Hands Big...