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Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will relate to three themes: Power and Totalitarianism, Individuality and Identity, Love and Relationships. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques to build on complex arguments. Show Less

Be inspired by a Northern English working-class lad who defies the odds! This lesson explores the theme of Poverty and Social Class in Stephen Daldry’s film Billy Elliot. Discover how Billy pursues his love of ballet despite his family’s poverty during the UK miners’ strike of the 1980’s. Be moved by the way Billy’s community rallies behind him and his remarkable talent. Join us and learn how to analyse the film techniques Daldry uses to develop this theme. Show Less

Should parents be given the choice to edit the genes of their unborn children? Or should this practice remain outlawed? This video looks at the arguments for both sides, discussing the He Jiankui affair and CRISPR-Cas9 technology, and explaining concerns over hereditary diseases and designer babies. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Science classrooms, as well as thought-provoking viewing for Philosophy students. Show Less

In this lesson, we’ll analyse lines 87-110 of T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’. We are projected into future scenarios as Prufrock speculates over the possible consequences of asking a woman his ‘overwhelming question’. While this part of the poem may be complex, we make it manageable with line-by-line analysis and easy explanations. Show Less

In our final lesson on T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’, we analyse lines 111-131. Find out how Prufrock resolves his dilemma and prepares himself for the future. As always, we make this challenging poem stress-free with our step-by-step analysis and easy explanations. Show Less

Join us as we continue our close analysis of T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’. In this lesson we’ll look at lines 70-86 which reveal Prufrock’s existential angst. This part of the poem contains some of the most famous lines in the English language. So, grab your notes and let’s get started! Show Less

In this lesson, we celebrate reaching the half-way point in our analysis of T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’. We will recap key points from previous lessons before we move on to look at lines 55-59. We enlist the help of Sigmund Freud and psychoanalytic theory to help us understand T.S. Eliot’s portrait of J. Alfred Prufrock’s tortured mind. Show Less

In this lesson, we’ll analyse lines 15-36 of T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’. Enjoy this relatable and thought-provoking journey into the mind of J. Alfred Prufrock as he struggles with anxiety and indecision. Learn all about techniques T.S. Eliot employed to bring this character to life! Show Less

We continue our journey through T.S. Eliot’s vivid streetscape in Preludes 2 and 3 of his quadriptych poem ‘Preludes’. Experience the morning bustle of bleary-eyed city-dwellers as light struggles to break through the darkness. We’ll guide you through T.S. Eliot’s expert use of poetic form and technique in these well-crafted vignettes. Show Less

Are you ready to perfect your understanding of one of the most important poems of the 20th century? Join us for a rigorous and entertaining analysis of the epigraph and lines 1-14 of T.S. Eliot’s famous poem ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’. Grab your notes as we examine T.S. Eliot’s expert use of poetic form and language to portray the disturbed mind of a ‘prototypical’ modern man. Show Less

It is our pleasure to introduce one of the most important poets of the English-speaking canon: T.S. Eliot. Learn about his background, context and how he became the ‘voice of the Lost Generation’. We’ll also discuss Modernism and some key ideas you’ll encounter in T.S. Eliot’s poetry, including societal fragmentation, capitalism, environmental degradation, individualism, paralysis and futility. Show Less

Should everyone on the planet become vegetarian, and is it even possible? Or is eating meat an essential part of human evolution? This video looks at the arguments for all sides, giving a brief history of vegetarianism, and discussing the ethical and environmental considerations surrounding meat-eating. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for Health and Food Technology classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for English and Philosophy students. Show Less

Should illicit drugs be made legal and regulated? Or do the potential risks to the public outweigh the benefits? This video looks at the arguments for both sides, discussing the dangers of addiction and historical precedent for changing the law. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Health classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for Philosophy students. Show Less

This lesson explores the theme of hysteria and fear in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Discover parallels between the witch hunts in Salem and the fear of Communism in 1950s America (Miller’s own time). Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques that illustrate this theme. Show Less

Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’! Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will relate to three themes: Hysteria and Fear, Reputation and Integrity and Individuality and Collective Power. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques to build on complex arguments. Show Less

Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’! Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will relate to two themes: Religion and Truth, Lies and Deceit. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques to build on complex arguments. Show Less

This lesson explores the theme of reputation and integrity in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Unpack why some characters chose to stay true to themselves, while others lied to save their reputations. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques that illustrate this theme. Show Less

What motivated some characters to lie? Why did others tell the terrible truth? This lesson explores the theme of truth, lies and deceit in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Unpack the role that fear plays in spreading dangerous rumours. Untangle the web of lies that caused the collapse of justice in Salem. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques that illustrate this theme. Show Less

Is it better to stand as an individual or join forces with the majority? This lesson explores the theme of individuality and collective power in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Explore what happened in Salem when the community’s rules were placed above individual values. Discover the consequences for those who dared to speak out! Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques that illustrate this theme. Show Less

How did religion influence life in Salem? This lesson explores the theme of religion in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Discover the belief system that governed the town of Salem – Puritanism. Find out how the church and religious figures influenced the witch trials. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques that illustrate this theme. Show Less

What makes you, you? This lesson explores the theme of individuality and identity in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Learn about the precious link between Winston’s memories and his identity. Watch out for the forces that threaten Winston’s sense of individuality. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques that illustrate this theme. Show Less

Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will relate to two themes: Language and Communication, Surveillance. Join us and learn how to analyse important quotes and techniques to build on complex arguments. Show Less