Falling behind in class
We revisit current school content and, when needed, go back to earlier units to rebuild the missing foundation.
School English and regular tests
Rebuild school English
from where it first got hard.
We use the student's textbook, workbook, homework and test scope to identify where things became difficult. Support can focus on keeping up with class, reviewing grammar foundations or preparing for an upcoming school test.
Mainly for middle school students, with foundational support for older primary and high school students also available to discuss.
You can come to us with problems like these
We look beyond the score itself and check whether the main difficulty is class content, homework, grammar, vocabulary or an earlier foundation.
Homework is taking too long
We work through how to read and approach the task rather than simply filling in answers.
Not sure what to revise for a school test
Using the school's scope, textbook and workbook where available, we narrow down what to review first.
Support built around the student's real school materials
Rather than forcing a separate curriculum, we adjust the lesson around the school's pace and the student's current understanding.
Textbooks and school workbooks
We use the passages, vocabulary, grammar and exercises the student is actually seeing in class.
Grammar foundations
When necessary, we return to foundations such as be verbs, main verbs, tense and questions before moving forward.
Vocabulary and reading sentences
We check not only what a word means, but how it works inside the sentence the student is reading.
Regular school test preparation
When the school provides a clear test scope, we use it to decide which areas should be reviewed first.
We start by understanding the school situation
The more we know about the student's current materials and where they are struggling, the easier it is to make support specific.
Share the materials and current situation
A textbook, workbook, homework, test scope or recent answer sheet can all help us understand what is happening.
Identify the point of difficulty
We decide whether to work on the current unit or return to an earlier foundation first.
Adjust with the school's pace
Lessons can shift with homework, class content and upcoming school tests rather than following a fixed sequence.
Common questions about school English support
Questions families often ask about school materials, homework and regular test preparation.
Can you use my child's school textbook and workbook?
Yes. If you share the materials, we can use the school's current scope as the main reference for the lesson.
Is this suitable for a child who is already far behind?
Yes. If the current unit depends on earlier material, we can go back and review the necessary foundations first.
Can we ask for help only before a regular school test?
Yes. If the test scope and materials are available, we can help identify what should be prioritised within the time available.
Can we choose online or in-person lessons?
Yes, both are available. In-person lessons in Amstelveen and Amsterdam depend on location, timing and tutor availability. Online lessons need no travel.
School English and regular tests
Guides for school English and tests
Petra articles on planning before tests and turning learned words into usable English.
- Regular testsWhat to do 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before an exam
- Vocabulary and writingWhy words you memorised do not come out in English writing, and how to practise
- School EnglishPhonics, conversation or school English: where should we start?
Start by making the school English
problem more specific.
Tell us the student's grade, school materials, difficult areas, preferred days and lesson format. We will review the information and suggest a suitable next step and tutor option.
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School English, homework, regular tests and foundation review