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Common Misspelled English Words

Being able to spell words correctly is a skill that will help you write school and university exams, as well as work presentations and will make you more effective in your general communications. Good spelling is incredibly important in professional, academic and even personal writing.

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Multiple-choice exams - Preparation and Writing Strategies

We recognise that for most students, this time is critical since it influences whether you proceed with your university studies or if you graduate. In this post, we outline preparation and writing strategies for multiple-choice exams.

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Easy Ways to Dramatically Boost Your Grades

Are you struggling to keep up with your studying and workload? Have you noticed your grades beginning to slip? Do you know you can do better but you aren’t sure where to begin? Today, we’re sharing a variety of simple, practical and easy-to-implement ways to dramatically boost your grades.

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Oral exams - How to prepare for different University exams

What is the primary objective of oral exams? To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a subject matter and to showcase presentation, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.

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Matric Results: Everything You Need to Know

We are covering everything you need to know about your Matric results. By the end of this post, you will know how your Matric results are calculated, what is required to pass Matric, what each symbol means, as well as where to view your Matric results.

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Colon or Semicolon? When to Use Them

We are addressing the age-old debate: colon or semicolon? Which form of punctuation is the correct one for the sentence you are writing? You might be wondering if your choice is purely a stylistic decision or if there are clear-cut rules. (read more)

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The Kinaesthetic Learning Style - Characteristics and Study Strategies

Have you ever seen someone scribbling in their notebook while the teacher is explaining an idea or concept in class? Although different people may learn and remember the same information, they do so in various ways. (read more)

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How To Create A Study Timetable You’ll Actually Use

A study timetable will enable you to break down your studying into smaller, manageable chunks. You’ll be confident that you’ve covered all your study material and that you haven’t neglected any subjects. Ultimately, you’ll be able to walk into each exam feeling prepared and ready! (read more)

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Mind-Blowing Maths Tricks Your Kids Will Love

If your child is struggling to grasp numbers, show them these mind-blowing Maths tricks. We guarantee this will revolutionise the way they view Maths. (read more)

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The Auditory Learning Style - Characteristics and Study Strategies

Have you ever wondered why different people perceive the same experience so differently? It's impossible not to. We’ll show you what distinguishes the auditory learning style from other types of learning styles. (read more)

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50 Words To Impress Your English Examiner

If you want to impress your English examiner and get more creative with your writing, here is one very simple and practical step you can take: include new and interesting words into your vocabulary. (read more)

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Visual Learning Style - Characteristics and Study Strategies

We’ll show you what distinguishes visual learners from other types of learners and what study strategies they can employ to meet their academic needs. (read more)

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Do’s and Don’ts for Matric Exams

Studying for matric exams? We're covering everything from good study practices and routines to your “night before” routine and what to do on exam day. (read more)

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Easy Ways To Improve Your Memory

In this post, you will learn some easy and practical ways to improve your memory. Some focus on long-term lifestyle changes, while others are simple memory techniques you can benefit from right away. (read more)

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How to Use Your Preliminary Exams to Develop a Successful Strategy for the Matric Finals

In this post, we share some insights and thoughts about the study process involved in preparing for exams. We invite you to reflect on how your experience with writing Prelims can guide your preparation and hopefully improve your performance. (read more)

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The Pomodoro Technique: How To Study When You Aren’t Sure Where To Begin

The Pomodoro Technique is a system that helps you to take a big task and break it down into smaller chunks. You’ll be more productive, which will help you to feel more on top of things, and ultimately get more studying done! (read more)

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Matric Finals 2022 - Exam Dates and How to Get Your Results

There are some really simple and practical things you shouldn't forget, such as the date for your exams! Today we’re sharing the full calendar for your Matric Finals as well as how, when, and where to get your results. (read more)

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How to Ace Your Matric Final English Exams

Your Matric final English exams might be weighing on you because there are so many unknowns. Don’t fret! Today we’re walking you through everything you need to know in order to ace your Matric final English exams. (read more)

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How to Help Your Teen Cope With Exam Stress

There are lots of things that you can do as a parent to support your teen and help them to cope with exam stress. Take a look at our list below so you can help your teen to develop good habits and set them up to win at life! (read more)

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40 Unique Ways to Learn a Foreign Language

We’ve listed 40 unique ways that you can learn a new language. Whether you are looking to brush up on the basics, pass your university exams, or move to a non-English speaking country and fit in quickly, there’s something on this list for everyone! (read more)

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How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

Writing about yourself and listing your achievements and goals can feel daunting! If you want to write a winning scholarship essay that will set you apart from the others in the pile, take a look! (read more)

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