The Learning Curve Institute

Liam Printer, Head of Languages from The Learning Curve Institute will be online on 24-7tutorials.com on Monday evenings for one-to-one French and Spanish support for Leaving Cert students and any other language learners needing some extra assistance.

Almost half of sixth year students take grinds

Almost half of sixth year students take grinds, according to a new ESRI study on education in Ireland http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0920/esrileavingcertstudy.pdf
Why do we continue to use the term ‘grinds’ in Ireland? The term is not used anywhere else. Ireland was traditionally an agricultural country and ‘grinding stones’ were used to produce flour by hand. This is probably where the term originates. ‘To grind’ in education generally means to ‘instill or teach by persistent repetition” –not exactly a model of 21st century teaching and learning……
We’ll stick with ‘tutorials’!

Learn English online with native English speakers

24-7tutorials.com has collaborated with TEFL Express to provide a panel of English as a foreign language (EFL) tutors.
Practise speaking and listening to English from the comfort of your own home. One-to-one tutorials in real time enable you to choose your own topic and when you want help.

New Tutors

We are currently processing applications from new tutors and checking credentials, referees etc. In addition, each new tutor has to be assigned their own unique secure online meeting room. Please note this process may take a few days.

Congratulations to the class of 2011

Almost 58,000 students will receive the results of their Leaving Certificate examinations today. UK students will receive A level results tomorrow, 18 August.

The Irish Second Level Students’ Union encouraged students to seek advice from parents and guidance counsellors over the coming days. A spokesperson said: “Leaving Cert results day is different for everyone. There will be people who are dying to find out how they did and people who’d rather hide under the bed. Whatever happens and however you did, it’ll be okay.”

Please take 5 minutes to send your feedback

Exam season is over and most second and third level students are now on holidays. We’re using this lull to step back and review 24-7tutorials.com and see what we can do to improve the service. We have contacted our regular users separately. If you haven’t registered to tutor/taken a tutorial yet, please take 5 minutes and click on the link to tell us why not. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GF5JGDJ

Post Leaving Cert holidays

Now the exams are over, many students will be heading away to the sun for a holiday. The Department of Foreign Affairs offer tips and advice for students to read before travelling to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday. Bon Voyage!