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Ceri Moss

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

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