• 13 Aug 2024
• Aashima
• champs learning, summer camp, 11plus, gcse

Ah, summer break! That magical time of year when school is out, and both children and parents can finally breathe a little easier.

• 04 Nov 2023
• Aashima
• gcse, champs learning, secondary schools, english literature

Idiomatic phrases coined by Shakespeare that we still use today.

• 28 Oct 2023
• Aashima
• 11plus, gcse, champs learning, secondary schools, english literature

Uncovering the vivid world of idiomatic expressions - Part-III by Aashima

• 15 Oct 2023
• Aashima
• #gcse, #11plus, #elevenplus, #grammarschool, #champslearning

Uncovering the vivid world of idiomatic expressions. Idioms allow people to express ideas and emotions in a colourful, creative, and often figurative manner. They add depth and richness to language, making it more engaging and expressive.

• 06 Oct 2023
• Aashima
• 11plus, gcse, champs learning, secondary schools, english literature

Uncovering the vivid world of idiomatic expressions. Idioms allow people to express ideas and emotions in a colourful, creative, and often figurative manner. They add depth and richness to language, making it more engaging and expressive. A blog written by Aashima, faculty at Champs Learning and an Author.

• 22 Sep 2023
• Ashima
• 11plus, gcse, champs learning, secondary schools, english literature

Creative writing is a valuable skill for students and helps them immensely  during their academic journey.  Whether they want to become professional writers or simply want to improve their communication skills, fostering creativity is always beneficial for students. Here are a few important pointers that can help students improve their writing and unleash their creativity:

• 15 Sep 2023
• Ashima
• gcse, champs learning, secondary schools, english literature

Language is a complex and ever-evolving entity. English too has its own idiosyncrasies. One such language phenomenon that perplexes the non-native English speakers is phrasal verbs. So, let’s explore this today and delve into the deep and mysterious world of Phrasal verbs in the English language.

• 08 Sep 2023
• Aashima
• #gcse, #11plus, #elevenplus, #grammarschool, #champslearning

To Be or Not to be Bored? Surprising relevance of studying Shakespeare for today’s students!

• 23 Jul 2023
• Aashima
• #11plus, #elevenplus, #grammarschool, #champslearning

Language is a repository of culture. It is not merely a tool of communication; it is a profound treasure trove of the collective wisdom of a society. The importance of a good vocabulary cannot be emphasised enough as it plays a crucial role in various aspects of communication, learning, and personal development. Here are some key reasons why having a rich and varied vocabulary is essential for students:

• 17 Jul 2023
• Miss Thevni
• gcse, champs learning, cambridge, oxford, a levels

It is commonly thought that getting into Cambridge is impossible- you must first do admissions tests for many subjects, and then be selected for interview. Interviews are rigorous tests of how you think and approach problems that are unfamiliar to you and beyond the curriculum and once you have done all these steps, the admissions team from each college will sit down and review all the information they have on you: your predicted grades, your teacher reference, your personal statement, your academic achievements such as GCSE’s and other qualifications, your admission test scores and your interview performance and will finally select the few people they give offers to. Indeed when put like that, it seems extremely difficult, but it is not impossible.