Making the most of your tuition
We will always attempt to provide whatever you would like, but this list
contains some ideas that, in our experience, will improve the effectiveness
of your tuition.
• Spread your lessons out
If you are thinking of having ten lessons in the week before your exams,
we would suggest that instead you begin ten weeks before your exams, having
one lesson per week. Our tutors are very good at giving last minute exam
help and advice, but you will truly benefit the most when you give our
tutors time to get to know you, your learning styles and to monitor your
progress over a longer period of time.
• Give us as much information as possible
Never worry whether there is something that you think we don’t want
to know. It is often the small details that ensure we find the best tutor
for you. Also, if you tell us which examining board sets the paper that
you or the tutee is studying towards it is very useful.
• Keep us informed
We are always more than happy to hear how you feel about your tuition.
Any problems are ours, not yours, and it’s more than likely that
we will be able to give you advice and assistance in any situation.
• Be prepared for the first lesson
Bring anything to the first lesson that may help our tutor to decide the
best course of action. You should realise that the first lesson is a good
chance for tutor and tutee to discuss their expectations of each other,
and for the tutor to obtain a detailed idea of the tutee’s current
strengths and weaknesses. The first lesson tends to be fairly different
from future lessons.
• Work as hard as you would if you did not have a tutor
Having a tutor is no replacement for studying. It is true that the enthusiasm
of our tutors is infectious and tutees really begin to enjoy their subject
and study more, but you should guard against any complacency and ensure
that you work hard outside of your lessons.
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