Is a 'flittermouse' the Sussex word for a...
a) Cat
b) Bat
c) Rat
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I watched - not one but two - different ABBA tribute bands in Brighton at the weekend! But did you know ABBA is the only palindromic act to have a palindromic hit (SOS) in a palindromic genre (pop)?
Did you know 'snottgogs' is the name for yew berries in the Sussex dialect?
I bring to you a little bit of Jadesola's song that she wrote in her last tutoring lesson before the Summer Holidays. It's written to the tune of Beyonce's Single Ladies !
We have some interesting words here in Sussex, for example...
Thanks Lucy, it's lovely to hear how much he's enjoying the lessons!
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Whilst my students might initially struggle with writing, they have a whole range of other skills that can come together to enhance their learning.
You might have noticed that your child has lots of brilliant ideas but finds it difficult to start writing. In this case, your child could benefit from a tutor that will share a good selection of stories to inspire their plan, and give them time to draw their ideas (this is a great stepping stone from their thoughts to their writing). ...
Tutoring shouldn't feel like school. It should be a fun way to boost your child's skills with games and activities that put them at the heart of the lesson. When they're enjoying the learning and feel like they're making progress, your child's confidence will grow before they know it. The hardest part for them will be having to put their...
I saw him wincing as he wrote his first line of ideas. "Does it hurt when you write?" I asked. "Of course," Sam replied. He believed that handwriting was a painful activity they made you do at school.
