Secondary · English
O-Level English rewards knowing what Cambridge wants
Strong English does not automatically become a strong grade. This class teaches the specific demands of each paper component.
Ask about this class
Format
Live online via Zoom
Lessons
Weekly 1-hour lessons, by level
Class size
Maximum 6 students
Taught in
English
Does this sound familiar?
Signs your child may need this class
- Speaks and writes fluently but the grade does not reflect it
- Loses marks in summary despite understanding the passage
- Writes situational pieces in the wrong register or format
- Runs out of time on Paper 2
Fluency is not the same as a grade
O-Level English is marked against assessment objectives, not against how well someone writes in general. A student can express themselves clearly and still lose marks by summarising in their own words when the question wanted compression, or by writing a formal letter in a conversational register.
How we teach it
Each component is taught explicitly against what the mark scheme rewards. Students write, receive marked feedback tied to the objectives, and revise the same piece — the revision step is where most of the improvement happens. Timed practice is introduced progressively so that pacing is settled before the exam.
Who teaches it
Mr Raymond
- Secondary English and Humanities specialist
- Teaches to the Cambridge assessment objectives
Plenty of students write well and still score a B. The gap is almost always technique against the mark scheme, not ability.
What the class covers
- Paper 1 — situational and continuous writing
- Paper 2 — comprehension, inference and summary
- Summary writing technique and compression
- Visual text analysis
- Oral communication and spoken interaction
- Timed practice under exam conditions
What's included
- Weekly live lesson pitched to the student's level
- Marked written work against assessment objectives
- Model answers with the reasoning explained
- Make-up options if a lesson is missed
Questions parents ask
My child is good at English but stuck at a B. Why?
Almost always technique. Paper 2 in particular rewards a specific way of answering — inference questions and summary have rules that fluent writers often never learn. Closing that gap tends to move grades quickly.
Are Sec 1 to Sec 4 taught together?
No. Classes are grouped by level so the material matches what students are actually studying.
Do you prepare students for oral?
Yes, oral communication is practised over video, including spoken interaction and reading aloud.
Ask about Sec 1–4 English
We will confirm current availability and let you know whether this class is the right fit for your child.
We use your details only to answer your enquiry. No mailing list, no sharing with third parties. See our privacy policy.