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5 IGCSE English Literature Essay Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Most students who underperform in IGCSE English Literature aren’t short on knowledge — they’re making a handful of avoidable essay-writing mistakes. Here are the five most common, and how to…
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How to Ace IGCSE English Language Paper 1: A Complete Guide
IGCSE English Language Paper 1 rewards precision, selectivity, and evidence — not quantity. This guide breaks down exactly what examiners look for in comprehension, summary, and directed writing tasks.
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Welcome to the Thorogood English Blog
Welcome to the Thorogood English blog — Cambridge IGCSE English tips from a teacher with twenty-six years in the classroom.
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How to Help a Child Who Hates Writing
Writing reluctance is one of the most common challenges parents face — and one of the most solvable. Here’s what’s usually behind it, and what actually helps.
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What Makes a Good English Tutor? 7 Things to Look For
Not all tutors are equal — and in English especially, the difference between a good and an average tutor is substantial. Here are seven things worth looking for before you…
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How to Manage Exam Anxiety in English: A Guide for Students and Parents
Exam anxiety is real and it’s common — but it’s also manageable. Here’s what the evidence says about reducing it, and specific strategies that help before and during English exams.
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How to Improve Your Child’s Spelling: Strategies That Actually Work
Spelling difficulties are extremely common and very fixable — but rote repetition rarely works. Here are the approaches that actually make a lasting difference.
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How to Help Your Child With English Homework Without Doing It For Them
Most parents want to help with English homework — but there’s a fine line between supporting and taking over. Here’s how to be genuinely useful without undermining your child’s learning.
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IGCSE English Literature: How to Write About Drama
Drama questions on IGCSE Literature require a different approach from prose and poetry — because plays are written to be performed, not read. Here’s what that means for your analysis.
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What to Do If Your Child Is Falling Behind in English
Falling behind in English is more common than parents realise — and more recoverable than they fear. Here’s how to assess where the gap is and what actually helps.
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Jacqueline’s Blog
Practical reading, writing and study guidance for Cambridge IGCSE English and Key Stage 3 learners, from Jacqueline Thorogood, a qualified English teacher with 26 years of teaching experience.
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