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A dramatic artistic depiction of the courtroom scene from The Merchant of Venice. Shylock stands in the foreground, facing the judge and demanding justice, while Portia, disguised as a male lawyer, stands beside him, pleading for mercy. The grand 16th-century Venetian courtroom features ornate arches, marble pillars, and dramatic lighting, reflecting the tension and moral conflict of the trial.

Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare | Key themes

Explore the key themes of The Merchant of Venice, including prejudice, revenge, justice and mercy, love and wealth. We look at how these themes drive the play’s conflicts and shape its characters, from Shylock’s pursuit of justice to the tension between love and material wealth. Aimed at GCSE English Literature students.

20 Jan, 2025 Student 8 min read

A detailed 3D scientific illustration of a diamond structure, showcasing the tetrahedral arrangement of carbon atoms in a giant covalent lattice. The structure is transparent and crystalline, highlighting its geometric precision and strength.

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Giant Covalent Molecules - GCSE Chemistry

Learn about giant covalent molecules, including their structure, properties and applications. We look at the unique properties of diamonds, graphite, graphene, and silicon dioxide, such as hardness, electrical conductivity, and high melting points. Quiz questions are included to test your understanding.

13 Jan, 2025

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6 min read

Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

Learn about the Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) for GCSE Maths. This article covers techniques like listing factors and multiples, using prime factorisation and creating Venn diagrams. Common mistakes and tips to avoid them are provided, ensuring students approach HCF and LCM problems with confidence. Examples and quiz questions are included to test your knowledge.

05 Jan, 2025

Symbolic representation of social inequality inspired by the themes of Blood Brothers. Two contrasting homes, a luxurious house on the left and a run-down terraced house on the right, are split by a jagged crack running vertically. In the foreground, two boys stand facing each other, silhouetted against a dramatic stormy sky.

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Blood Brothers themes - GCSE English Literature

This article explores the key themes in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell: social class and inequality, superstition and fate, nature versus nurture and violence. It examines how these themes shape the narrative and characters, offering insights for GCSE English Literature students. Quotes are included from the play and links provided for further reading.

29 Dec, 2024

Illustration of a simple electric circuit featuring a battery, resistor, and bulb connected by wires in a clear loop, set against a white background.

8 min read

Electric Circuits | GCSE Physics revision

Learn about the key aspects of electric circuits, including series and parallel circuits, resistance and voltage. We discuss the main components in a circuit, common practical experiments and the formulas needed for GCSE Physics. Examples and quiz questions are included to support GCSE students revision for their exams.

24 Dec, 2024

A minimalist graph showing a straight line on a coordinate grid, highlighting the relationship between the x-axis and y-axis. The graph visually represents the concept of straight line equations for educational purposes.

12 min read

Straight line graphs | GCSE Maths

Learning about straight line graphs, a topic in GCSE Maths. We cover the general equation y = mx + c, covering the gradient (m) and y-intercept (c) and how to plot and interpret these graphs. Examples and quiz questions are included to test your knowledge, as well as common mistakes to avoid.

15 Dec, 2024

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A dramatic artistic depiction of the courtroom scene from The Merchant of Venice. Shylock stands in the foreground, facing the judge and demanding justice, while Portia, disguised as a male lawyer, stands beside him, pleading for mercy. The grand 16th-century Venetian courtroom features ornate arches, marble pillars, and dramatic lighting, reflecting the tension and moral conflict of the trial.

8 min read

Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare | Key themes

Explore the key themes of The Merchant of Venice, including prejudice, revenge, justice and mercy, love and wealth. We look at how these themes drive the play’s conflicts and shape its characters, from Shylock’s pursuit of justice to the tension between love and material wealth. Aimed at GCSE English Literature students.

20 Jan, 2025

A detailed 3D scientific illustration of a diamond structure, showcasing the tetrahedral arrangement of carbon atoms in a giant covalent lattice. The structure is transparent and crystalline, highlighting its geometric precision and strength.

6 min read

Giant Covalent Molecules - GCSE Chemistry

Learn about giant covalent molecules, including their structure, properties and applications. We look at the unique properties of diamonds, graphite, graphene, and silicon dioxide, such as hardness, electrical conductivity, and high melting points. Quiz questions are included to test your understanding.

13 Jan, 2025

Abstract educational-themed image featuring overlapping circles, geometric shapes, and numerical patterns, symbolising mathematical concepts like Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM).

6 min read

Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)

Learn about the Highest Common Factor (HCF) and Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) for GCSE Maths. This article covers techniques like listing factors and multiples, using prime factorisation and creating Venn diagrams. Common mistakes and tips to avoid them are provided, ensuring students approach HCF and LCM problems with confidence. Examples and quiz questions are included to test your knowledge.

05 Jan, 2025

Symbolic representation of social inequality inspired by the themes of Blood Brothers. Two contrasting homes, a luxurious house on the left and a run-down terraced house on the right, are split by a jagged crack running vertically. In the foreground, two boys stand facing each other, silhouetted against a dramatic stormy sky.

5 min read

Blood Brothers themes - GCSE English Literature

This article explores the key themes in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell: social class and inequality, superstition and fate, nature versus nurture and violence. It examines how these themes shape the narrative and characters, offering insights for GCSE English Literature students. Quotes are included from the play and links provided for further reading.

29 Dec, 2024

Illustration of a simple electric circuit featuring a battery, resistor, and bulb connected by wires in a clear loop, set against a white background.

8 min read

Electric Circuits | GCSE Physics revision

Learn about the key aspects of electric circuits, including series and parallel circuits, resistance and voltage. We discuss the main components in a circuit, common practical experiments and the formulas needed for GCSE Physics. Examples and quiz questions are included to support GCSE students revision for their exams.

24 Dec, 2024

A minimalist graph showing a straight line on a coordinate grid, highlighting the relationship between the x-axis and y-axis. The graph visually represents the concept of straight line equations for educational purposes.

12 min read

Straight line graphs | GCSE Maths

Learning about straight line graphs, a topic in GCSE Maths. We cover the general equation y = mx + c, covering the gradient (m) and y-intercept (c) and how to plot and interpret these graphs. Examples and quiz questions are included to test your knowledge, as well as common mistakes to avoid.

15 Dec, 2024

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How to tutor Maths: A guide to becoming a Maths tutor

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Best Practices For Effective Tutoring

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Teaching a music instrument: Tips for success

Teaching another person how to play a musical instrument, or how to improve their technique can be a very rewarding experience. Sharing your enthusiasm and enjoyment for music by allowing others to feel the same feelings.

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Becoming a tutor with TeachTutti: What you'll need

Fantastic, you're thinking about joining the TeachTutti community! Becoming a tutor with TeachTutti couldn't be easier, we only need a few bits of information from you to create your profile with us. However, we do provide extra protection and peace of mind for our students by verifying and certifying all of our students.

05 Mar, 2022

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What you need to start tutoring: 5 'must have' things

Being a tutor is such a rewarding experience. Providing expertise and tailored learning to students who may require extra help or who want to further their skills. But preparation for lessons is key. There are some supplies and things you need in advance, to ensure that you are prepped to deliver quality tuition every time.

05 Mar, 2022

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How to create a 'tutor video'

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