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The current research aimed to contribute to knowledge on the selfie by collating existing evidence and bringing in new findings on specific issues, which drew on interviews with ten students from the University of York.  The focus was predominantly on definitions and perceptions of selfies, and the motivations behind them, which were informed by personal […]

As the exam season is fast-approaching, private tutor Zoe shares 6 quick-fire tips to ensure you are well-equipped for the upcoming examinations. As someone who has spent more time in education than out of it, I know how stressful exams can be. All that time spent studying has also taught me some helpful ways to

Studying abroad is becoming more popular nowadays. Nevertheless, it is always a dilemma when deciding whether one should embark on this journey or not. Indeed, studying abroad has obvious advantages, such as broadening one’s horizons, being exposed to better opportunities, and many more. However, do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages? For example being constantly away

Over the last couple of years, one of our tutors, Charlie T, has devoted hundreds of hours to private tutoring. He has successfully helped students throughout the 11+ process through private home tuition, delivered weekly online tutoring to students of various ages and abilities, to name a few. At Telios Tutors, we love to celebrate

The process of getting into medical school can be difficult and is often described as a series of hurdles. However, do not allow this to put you off from pursuing your passion in embarking on a career in medicine. It is advised that you view the initial process as an opportunity to learn more about

The common misconception that literature is a weak and exclusive art form is a statement that is too often agreed upon and one that needs addressing. This is because for many, the library shelves that are home to hundreds and thousands of works, appear to be inadvertently reserved for an elitist class and culture. Although,

Even as an English Literature graduate, there was a time when I could simply not get my head around Shakespeare. My earliest memory of studying Macbeth was for GCSE English. The lesson consisted of taking out my yellow highlighter and marking off a series of meaningless quotes and passages for my English teacher, who took

  As the pressure mounts on the next generation to have ‘practical’, ‘relevant’, and arguably more ‘vocational’ skills that will lead their paths down a clear career route, it’s left many young people disillusioned and concerned. It could be suggested that students now fear the pursuit of an arts or humanities subject, deeming subjects like

An interest in art is all you need for my fun, creative art lessons that will improve you or your child’s skills very quickly. Art and creativity gives your child a more holistic education and a general feeling of well-being and personal satisfaction. I teach all ages and abilities from primary school children( 5+) learning

Analysing a text can sometimes feel like a dark art – where do you start? How do you know what you’re looking for? In the classroom, it can often feel like the focus is reading a specific text, rather than learning what the process of conducting a good reading might be. Whatever stage you are