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Live classes, self-paced courses and exam-focused resources from a teacher with twenty-six years in the classroom — helping students achieve top grades in IGCSE and A-Level English.
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Weekly online group sessions with live feedback and expert guidance, designed for IGCSE and A-Level students.
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Study at your own pace with structured video lessons, worksheets and quizzes — available any time, anywhere.
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Worksheets, exam guides and practice materials to support independent revision and classroom use.
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Taught by a Teacher of Twenty-Six Years
Jacqueline Thorogood is an IGCSE and A-Level English teacher with twenty-six years in the classroom. She knows exactly what examiners look for — and teaches students how to deliver it.
With twenty-six years of classroom and online teaching experience, Jacqueline combines rigorous exam technique with engaging, personalised lessons that build real confidence.
Meet Jacqueline →Ready to Boost Your Grade?
Small-group IGCSE and A-Level classes open in January 2027. Free lessons are on YouTube every week in the meantime.
Register Your InterestFrom the Blog
Tips, strategies and exam advice from a teacher of twenty-six years.
- Why Reading Fiction Improves Exam Performance in English
The students who consistently outperform their peers in English exams tend to be readers. Here’s the evidence for why — and what parents can do to build the habit.
- A-Level English Language: Discourse Analysis Explained
Discourse analysis gives you the tools to examine how language works above the level of the sentence — in conversations, speeches, texts, and interactions. Here’s a clear guide for A-Level students.
- Creative Writing Tips for 11+ English: How to Make Your Story Stand Out
Creative writing is often the deciding factor in 11+ English papers — the section where a good student becomes an outstanding one. Here are the techniques that examiners remember.
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