English Standard & Higher Level for International Baccalaureate + English Reading, Writing, Speaking for All Levels

From 87 £ /h

English SL and Higher Level for the International Baccalaureate is a rigorous course, especially for ESL students. I completed the IB with HL English and received a 7 (highest mark) in my final exam. I will be able to go over both Standard Level and Higher Level syllabuses for the course specific to the material covered in your school, and prepare you for mock and final exams. I will include essay writing skills, literary criticism and analysis, as well as vocabulary expansion techniques in my teaching. A brief overview of the key features of English SL/HL as set by the International Baccalaureate Organisation:

• Higher level study requires a minimum of 240 class hours, while standard level study requires a minimum of 150 class hours
• Students study 13 works at higher level and 9 works at standard level from a representative selection of literary forms, periods and places
• Students develop the ability to engage in close, detailed analysis of literary works, building understanding of the techniques involved in literary criticism
• The study of literary works in context is emphasised, and through the study of literature in translation the student is challenged to reflect on the role of cultural assumptions in interpretation
• Students are assessed through a combination of formal examination and oral and written coursework.
• The formal examination comprises two essay papers, one requiring the analysis of a passage of unseen literary text, and the other comparative response to a question based on two works studied
• Students also perform an oral activity presenting their analysis of two works studied
• HL students comply with an additional written coursework requirement which consists of writing a 1200 - 1500 word essay on one of the works studied

Extra information

I can teach you English for any purpose: reading, writing, and speaking at all levels.

I am happy to teach you in preparation for the IB, and if you are already enrolled in the program. You will need to bring a laptop if necessary, English dictionary, pen and paper, and your course syllabus including the key texts you are studying.

Location

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Wimbledon, London, UK

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About Me

I am an energetic and enthusiastic tutor, and I take the time to understand my students' needs, identify the challenges they are facing, and work with them to find learning methods, which enable them to attain their best results. I have been a student for most of my life, and am very curious about everything in the world, and therefore know that each individual has their own unique strengths and weaknesses.

I am interested in teaching you so you achieve your best, but also in helping you to build a skill-set that enables life-long learning.

Education

United World College of the Atlantic - International Baccalaureate
The University of Edinburgh - Master of Arts in Social Policy & Sociology
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama - Master of Fine Arts
The University of Cambridge - PhD RA & Artist-in-Residence

Experience / Qualifications

St Donats Arts Centre - 2 years
Student Ambassador RCSSD - 2 years
Debate Chambers Bloomsbury Tutor - 2 years
National Youth Film Academy - Set Ready Course

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

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