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Speak Write Series – How to Improve Your Child’s Grammar Skills?     “I hate grammar!” With the launch of our English Language Programme, we have heard this comment from our students a lot! Many view grammar as a tedious, torturous, and tough skill to master. It consists of a body of technical rules, numerous […]

Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 4 – Comforting Conclusion) Reaching the Climax of your child’s story is not the final part of the story-building process. While your child’s aim in building a Climax is to introduce the tension or high-point to the reader, the finishing touch for the […]

Should I Change My Presentation Style While Presenting? Audience Interaction Tips     Picture this. You are immersed in your presentation, delivering every line of your script with precision and accuracy, when you notice someone in the front row yawning. You spot another member of the audience lazily scrolling through his phone as you go […]

Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 3 – Maximising Climax)     Building Conflict can be a tedious process (as your child may discover from our previous article – Click to read: How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 2 – Crafting Conflicts)). One common misconception that most students […]

Powerful Presentations with PowerPoint – Slide Design & Delivery     Should I use slides? The debate on using slides for your presentation has been ongoing for a while now, with credible arguments for both positions. Those who firmly believe in the utility of slides emphasise the value-adding role they can give to your presentations. […]

Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 2 – Crafting Conflicts)   Last week (click to read: “Exploring the Story Curve – How to Craft a Compelling Story (Part 1)”), we started the learning journey into unpacking the Story Curve for your child in crafting a powerful and compelling story. […]

Dealing with Missed Information & Misinformation – What if I Say the Wrong Thing?   This common question popped up again during one of our regular classes – what if I forget a line or say the wrong thing? We have all been there. No matter how thorough your preparation is, you never know when […]

That’s a Handful! How to Energise and Excite Your Audience With Your Hand Gestures   We like to think about the big picture when it comes to public speaking. What is the grand gesture? How do I stand out and appear bigger on stage? In doing so, we tend to ignore the small details that […]

Here’s Your Treasure Map – 3 Simple Methods to Structure Your Presentation   Having a clear, compelling and coherent structure is a fundamental pillar to a successful business presentation. For most of us, having the content to deliver is not a problem. There is usually a presentation objective or purpose – we can dive into […]