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O Level English Headstart Workshops

Secondary English Headstart Workshops for Secondary 3 and 4 Students Taking the O levels in 2025.

Acquire the Skills and Techniques to give yourself a running start to 2025. Learn Ahead to latest O level exam requirements (1184 syllabus) and familiarize with O level question themes.
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Empower your year end revision to start 2025 on the front foot!

Don't wait till next year to prepare for the O levels

Acquire techniques for Comprehension and Composition, across different writing styles and question types. We teach you what and how to study, so you can achieve a breakthrough in this year end holidays!

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Attend O level headstart workshops targeting O level Comprehension and Composition Writing.

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For O level Comprehension, we will cover both Narrative and Non-narrative Comprehension, explore the different question types and teach you to confidently tackle summary writing. 

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In the O level Composition workshop, we navigate the different writing styles including Narrative, Descriptive, Expository and Argumentative Writing.

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All notes, worksheets, practices and model answers given are in line with the latest O level Syllabus (1184).

Bounce Back Stronger From Your Sec 3 Exam Performance

Send us a copy of your year end exam paper and receive an in-depth analysis in the form of a detailed report. We will analyze your results and tell you which areas to focus on.
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Make full use of the year end holidays to plug any skill and knowledge gaps, eradicate misconceptions and acquire techniques that you will need for the 2025 PSLE English Exam.
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Our PSLE Headstart workshops will take you through the questions of varying difficulty so you get a chance to apply the techniques taught. Through guided examples, we help your child understand what went wrong and teach the correct "thought process" to approach PSLE questions.

O Level English Headstart Workshops

Open For Registration!
Workshop #1: Comprehension 

(Narrative + Non-Narrative)

What is Covered:

i) Guided Examples: Demonstration of techniques through guided questions and example​

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ii) Content Knowledge: Ideas that students can use in the Stimulus based conversation (SBC) 

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iii) Exposure to various question types and styles: We train students to fall back on structured techniques through challenging question types.

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Available Dates:

  • 26 November 2024

  • 03 December 2024​​

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Time: 10am to 2.30pm​

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Location: Bukit Timah or Thomson Branch

Comprehension Headstart Workshop
Workshop #2: Composition Writing

(Focus on Continuous Writing)

What is Covered:

i) Situational & Continuous Writing: How to Craft Engaging stories that meet marking requirements, across situational and continuous writing questions.

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ii) Content Strategies: A proven ideation process to craft meaningful stories, complete with fascinating dilemmas and moral reflections and engaging examples

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iii) Clear Structure: Vital Elements that complete your Composition to meet marking requirements.

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iv) Model Essays: Model Compositions that tell you what is required in a "top-quality" essay

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Available Dates:

  • 27 November 2024

  • 04 December 2024

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Time: 10am to 2.30pm​

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Location: Bukit Timah or Thomson Branch

Composition Headstart Workshop
Familiarize with the Requirements of the Latest O level English Syllabus
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#1 Tackle Comprehension Questions with Clear and Structured Techniques

We teach students to analyze questions, identify marking requirements and follow a systematic approach for all corresponding question types. 

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From information extraction to paraphrasing answers, we tell you what keywords, key phrases you need to meet marking requirements.

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#2 Content Strategies, Detailed Framework and Language Skills for All Composition Question Styles

We recognize how confusing it can be, to be bombarded with a series of writing styles that contains differing requirements.

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Our Composition Writing frameworks teach students a replicable way to write engaging essays that meet content requirements all the time. Pick up simple language techniques to elevate your writing instantly!

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#3 Develop Proficiency through Targeted Practice​

Through guided examples and targeted practices, we equip students with the mindset to approach questions systematically. 

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From condensed notes, to model essays, we provide the resources, skills and support to streamline learning and facilitate practical applications.

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Fast Track Your O level Preparations For Success

Strengthen Techniques for English Paper 1 & 2. Download the O level Headstart Workshop Info Pack Here.

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Extensive In-House Materials for Reference & Revision Beyond Class

Model Essays
Condensed notes with targeted practice and clear techniques
Curriculum & Notes

Receive Model Compositions and Condensed Notes (with accompanying answering techniques) that tell you what is expected when you are answering O level questions. All materials are crafted in-house by our experienced team of MOE Teachers, targeting problem areas and giving you exposure to different must-know question types.

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We Make Sure You have the Resources and Support to start 2025 on the front foot!

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Taught by MOE Teachers with Combined Experience of More than 30 Years in MOE School

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