Ceri Moss
I believe that the most important trait a child can have is a love of learning. With it, they may find confidence in their abilities and discover new and wonderful things about themselves and the world.
Ceri Moss graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in Education, English and Drama. Her studies focused on child development and educational inclusion in international contexts, with a special focus on reading acquisition and children’s literature. Having previously taught in Hong Kong, she seeks to bring her own enthusiasm for words to English language learning.
Qualifications
- BA (Education with English and Drama) University of Cambridge
Articles
Summer Study Programmes: Academic Enrichment and Global Experiences
While summer holidays offer a glorious break from the school routine, students and parents often feel the pressure to balance rest and recuperation with study and preparation for the upcoming school year. Summer programmes like study tours abroad, or day camps closer to home provide an excellent solution for keeping young minds active and engaged. Explore your Interests: Academic Growth … Read More
“My child doesn’t like reading – what do I do?” Encouraging Children to Read
Reading is SO Important You already know that reading is important. But did you know that studies have shown that reading for pleasure (when a child chooses what to read based on their interests) improves classroom performance not only in reading and writing, but also in mathematics? However, knowing how important reading doesn’t necessarily help you to engage your child in reading if… Read More
The Interview Challenge: Preparing to Shine
Get a real-life taste of UK student life on i-Learner’s Oxford study tour. Take a look at the brochure and video for more details of the 2024 tour. If you have your sights set on a UK university, especially Oxford or Cambridge, then you need to prepare for the possibility of… Read More
Key British History for Levelling Up Your Literature Grades or Preparing to Move to the UK
When students are preparing to move to the UK for school or university, they dedicate lots of effort to preparing academically in English, Maths and any other required subjects. However, an area often neglected is History! Whilst it is unlikely a school will set a history-based entrance test, having a basic understanding of key historical events and periods will help students in three key ways:… Read More
IELTS General Training vs Academic: What is the difference?
If your child is preparing to study overseas in an English-speaking country, you will have probably heard about IELTS (International English Language Testing System). You will also have come across it if, as an adult, you are preparing to emigrate to an English-speaking country such as the UK or Canada. There are two forms of the test: General Training and Academic. Both tests are composed… Read More
Reading Aloud with Children: Benefits and Building the Habit
Reading aloud with children is a core part of their early exposure to books and stories. For many, it is also a big part of the nighttime routine that enables them to relax and have a screen break before bed. In research conducted in 3000 primary schools in England, daily storytime (reading aloud) increased children’s reading age by 13 months in just one term (Farshore,… Read More
Taking Ownership of your Learning Journey
I work with many students at key transitional stages, including those moving from primary to secondary, those relocating overseas, and those preparing for university. Students encounter many different transitions in their education careers, which often come with changes in expectations and their level of responsibility. Increasing responsibility and ownership overlearning helps students build key soft skills such as organisation, time management, deadline management, and goal… Read More
Dream Journaling for Creative Writing Success
Have you ever woken up and been consumed by a wacky or wonderful dream? I know I have! I used to tell my friends about the funny things I dreamt of, but then I realised there was something more I could do with all this creative brain power. What is dream journaling and how do I do it? As someone who has a lot of… Read More
Do Your Research & Make Your Application Count
Choosing which universities to apply to can feel overwhelming. This is particularly true if you’re applying overseas, which makes the options almost limitless. The most important piece of advice I give to students at this stage is to remember this is the place you’ll live and study in for at least three years, so make sure it’s somewhere you want to be. There are a… Read More