Confused to Confident

Fast track your child’s essay writing skills in just six weeks, with …

From Confused to Confident essay writer course

Does this sound like your child?

They want to be challenged to achieve higher grades.

You want them to grow in confidence and to realize that they can achieve their full potential.

But, at the moment …

They are confused about what to include to get the highest marks.

They need help to prioritize which quotations to learn, and how to memorize them.

They are looking for strategies to structure their essays.

They need more practice of writing essays with personalized support.

They don’t know a novel or play well enough to answer a range of essay questions.

From confused to confident essay writer is a tried and tested programme which meets these needs and gets your child the results they want.

What does each video include?

Each video is structured around key GCSE English questions which occur frequently in exams, so that your child will be fully prepared for their assessments. A workbook accompanies each video, which contains annotations of key extracts, key quotation banks, and model answers.

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Not every parent can afford regular tuition, and sometimes students prefer to work through a course independently, at a time that suits them. This is why I offer From confused to confident essay writer as a self-access course.

Here is what a typical literature course looks like.

Lesson 1

To what extent can Macbeth be considered a violent character?

Lesson 2

How does Shakespeare present the supernatural in the play?

Lesson 3

How far does Shakespeare present Lady Macbeth as a powerful woman?

Lesson 4

How does Shakespeare present Macbeth’s fears?

Lesson 5

How does Shakespeare present ideas about Kingship?

Lesson 6

How does Shakespeare present women in the play?

The courses align with both the AQA and Edexcel syllabus.

Courses which are currently available:

Macbeth

Romeo and Juliet

An Inspector Calls

English Language Paper 1 (AQA)

English Language Paper 2(AQA)

Coming Soon

Jekyll and Hyde, A Christmas Carol

The videos have all been recorded by myself: an English teacher-turned-tutor and GCSE English examiner with over twenty years of classroom experience,

I have a proven track record of enabling students to improve their grades so that they are achieving their full potential. My lessons build confidence through teaching students essay writing strategies, exam techniques and key content. They help students to prioritise what they need to learn and to avoid GCSE English overwhelm.

I am also a published author and professional editor of English exam books. I’ve designed many curriculums and am passionate about creating high quality content which helps your child to make rapid progress.

My Testimonials

I have no hesitation in recommending Verity Bell for extra English tuition. Through her approach and understanding of the needs of my granddaughter, pushing her out of her comfort zone which enabled her to grow in confidence have a better understanding of what was required in her exams which resulted in her mocks results improving no end and hopefully this will reflect in her real exams.

When I first started Verity’s English course i felt completely clueless over the play I was studying and was unsure how I was ever going to answer any exam question however, through Verity’s support and incredibly well structured course, I now feel confident and know that whatever question that comes up in the exam I will be prepared. Verity’s English lessons are not only educational but also very supportive and very enjoyable, and I can definitely say I looked forward to our lessons each week! I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone interested, she not only made me feel prepared but she also brought back my love for English.

My daughter has been working with Verity for the last 3 months and it’s really helped with her confidence, understanding and ability. She’s enjoyed the lessons and has found the detailed feedback very helpful. She hasn’t sat her GCSEs yet but she feels fully prepared to tackle the papers.

A lot less than a year of tuition! Hiring a tutor can be a costly investment. These videos teach everything your child needs to know about a novel or play in just six lessons. AND each video can be watched as many times as needed to ensure your child remembers as much as possible.

Self-access:

£250 for complete course: 6 videos and accompanying workbooks

Option to upgrade at any time:

£350 for complete course PLUS my detailed feedback on six essays.

Hybrid course:

£450 for complete course + six in-person lessons + homework marking (subject to availability)

Tuition will be in small groups of no more than six students.