Explore the captivating world of scriptwriting, acting, and poetry in this dynamic class ran by Tobi King! Tobi King is an actor and writer, widely recognized for his roles in Temple (Sky One, Netflix), I May Destroy You (BBC1), and his recent West End performance in For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy (Garrick Theatre). As a writer, his debut play Before I Go (Brixton House Theatre, published by Bloomsbury) showcases his talent for impactful storytelling. Tobi brings a blend of industry experience and creative insight to his class. Offering guidance in scriptwriting, poetry, and acting, his sessions explore the craft of storytelling from multiple angles, empowering students to find their authentic voice and deepen their understanding of both performance and writing. Whether you're looking to enhance your writing, performance skills, or deepen your understanding of literary works, this class offers an engaging and creative environment. Ideal for those who seek to express themselves through words and performance while gaining insight into the craft of writing and storytelling.

Take your English Literature skills to the highest level with a highly experienced and qualified English-Native English Teacher. Lessons are tailored to suit each student's needs. One-to-one online lessons that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. No travel stress, no extra costs. Lessons for all ages, all inclusive: school students, university students, and adults. Tutoring for specific exams: GCSE (Edexcel, AQA, Eduqas, OCR), IGCSE, AS level / A Level, university courses. Learn to analyse literary texts, build fact-files for effective revision, and write distinction level essays.

Learn techniques that allow you to see the world as a poem, keep your inspiration flowing, and allow your muse to run free at last. This course will give the student the confidence necessary to remain inspired in spite of discouragement, whether the discouragement comes from without, or within. Every class will be different, depending on the needs and interests of the student. Poetry, songwriting, and other forms of creative writing are exercises in learning how to get out of the way of the work, and let it come naturally. The student will learn to maintain faith in his or her ability to write, and how to tap into the joy of writing at any time!

This 30 minute class is learner guided/directed and designed specifically to bring out the creativity hidden inside you. Each week every learner gets the chance to write a creative piece and share it with the teachers, if they choose to; this class also suits a solo learner. There will be opportunities to produce a poem/freestyle at the end of class. The last 10-15 minutes of class will be The Freestyle Poetry Slam! You will be encourage to develop your poem and taught how to perform it for a Poetry Slam in your area. You will leave the class feeling happy and proud that you have made up your own creative piece to perform to friends and family! This is what AI said about our first 2 lessons: Lesson 1 In this meeting, we covered the basics of meter, rhythm, and poetry devices like metaphor and simile as they apply to rap and freestyle. We led a fun word game where participants quickly brainstormed related words, then challenged them to freestyle short rhymes using those words. We emphasized the importance of confidence, explaining that the key to freestyle is having a solid rhythmic framework and not worrying about perfection. We also discussed ways to build vocabulary and transition smoothly between rhyme schemes. We provided feedback on the participants' initial freestyle attempts, offering constructive suggestions for improvement. We ended by highlighting next week's focus on metaphor and simile, and asked the participant to come prepared with a list of their favorite rappers to discuss further. Lesson 2 In today's class, we focused on exploring the use of metaphors and similes, two important literary devices in poetry and rap. We watched a video that provided an overview of these concepts, discussing how they can be used to vividly convey big ideas or emotions in a concise way. We then practiced identifying metaphors and similes, and the students generated their own examples connected to the words we uncovered in a matching game. This led to a creative writing exercise where they composed rhyming couplets using those words as a starting point. The students demonstrated strong skills in bridging the words into cohesive narratives, showcasing their ability to think creatively and apply the literary techniques we covered. We also had a lively discussion about the role of memory and vocabulary in freestyle rapping, and how these foundational skills support more advanced performance abilities.