German: How to learn German, by Thomas, native German tutor at Telios Tutors If you take a closer look to written German, you will quickly find out that many words seem familiar. This is because both languages have a common origin, yet German and English are descendants from Proto-Germanic, which was spoken for thousands of years […]

Traditional style of learning consists of predominantly sitting down in a classroom passively listening to a teacher and taking notes, but how effective is this? We spend the majority of our school years in a classroom amongst many other children, but is this approach enhancing our overall learning experience? What else can we do individually

Traditional style of learning consists of predominantly sitting down in a classroom passively listening to a teacher and taking notes, but how effective is this? We spend the majority of our school years in a classroom amongst many other children, but is this approach enhancing our overall learning experience? What else can we do individually

Individual progress is very subjective and personal. It is important to keep in mind that achieving excellence in education is a never ending journey. Fortunately, competence can easily be cultivated through the development of new habits and skills. We must remember that we all have the ability and potential to grow, develop and evolve, and that

Over 2.5 million candidates sit the IELTS exam on an annual basis. An IELTS exam is required as a means for assessment for those who are considering a VISA to work or study in countries such as the UK, USA and Australia. It is important that applicants check the minimum score requirement for the individual

“The starting point of all achievement is desire” – Napoleon Hill Our requests are predominantly from parents looking for private tutors for their children, or adult learners who wish to develop their knowledge in a specific subject. “I want a tutor to help my son prepare for secondary school entry examinations”. “I want a tutor

“Learning styles” refer to the different ways in which we prefer to consume and process information. We all have a certain inclination to learn in particular ways, and it is useful to observe what we find makes the education process a more enjoyable and effective way to learn. As opposed to categorising ourselves into “types”, the

  What is e-learning, the benefits of e-learning and what are some of the online courses available? E-learning means ‘electronic learning’. It combines the convenience of being anywhere in the world on your computer or mobile device and using the internet as an educational platform. It enables flexible and adaptable learning suited to your lifestyle desires.

“Memory is the mother of all wisdom” – Aeschylus Retention of information is a vital ingredient to exam success as well as getting results in many other areas where performance is concerned. Contrary to popular belief, if you’re habitually forgetful, it may not be due to a “genetic condition”; rather, your strategy or approach to

  If you are a parent, you may be considering what type of schooling will be most suitable and beneficial for your child. The private and public education sector is a fairly controversial subject matter. In this post, we will explore the features of both types of education systems. Private schools Private education can cost an