There are many things to like about TTT but the thing that I like most is how the curriculum makes English become a subject that I can study for easily. The notes given to students at the centre are really comprehensive and well-organised. Since English is such a broad subject, it can be hard for students like me to study each and every component thoroughly, but here at TTT, everything is categorised properly and there are notes and worksheets for every part of English, right down to the different comprehension question types.
These resources given to me are practically my lifeline when I am revising for English examinations because of how the notes are designed. It is not too lengthy but still manages to capture all the important things for students to take note which makes it easy to digest and revisit.
Among the many notes and other materials that I have received, the ones that I found to be the most useful would be the ones given during the intensive revision period prior to my O’s. I learnt a lot about using imagery and other different writing techniques from the descriptive bank notes that catered towards hybrids. Besides materials targeted towards Paper 1, there was a comprehensive package created for Paper 2 which touched on all the nuances that certain question types have and that really helped me with my revision for my O’s as it served as a reminder of the different things I should take note of.
Beyond the notes, the teachers and lesson plans are also an integral part of the experience. Mr Russell is a passionate teacher whose lessons are really engaging. He goes above and beyond for his students and tries his best to make extra time to consult them even with his busy schedule. I enjoy his lessons thoroughly because of how structured and focused it is. His lesson plans are designed to keep students on task and the different drill practices we did helped me learn to tackle different weaknesses I had when it comes to English. I remember the period before the O’s when many students were submitting their essays to him for feedback. Even though it was a hectic period for both the students and Mr Russell, the comments he left for my essays were insightful and helpful. All in all, he is a dedicated teacher who really has the heart for teaching and seeks to help his students to the best of his abilities!
Thanks to the support from TTT, I managed to get an A1 for O Level English!