Secondary 3 English Tuition:
The Best Sec 3 English Tutors in Singapore
The transition from Lower Secondary English to Upper Secondary English can be rather difficult for students, and the curriculum will undoubtedly become more difficult to cope with. Here at MindFlex, our Top Secondary 3 English Tuition will be able to decrease students’ burdens as they make this difficult transition. MindFlex’s patient, dedicated and qualified Sec 3 English Tutors are sure to support your child!
Importance of Sec 3 English Tuition
Secondary 3 English can be extremely challenging for students, with a huge jump from lower secondary to upper secondary. Moreover, it is also likely that students will be taking on greater responsibilities in their Co-Curricular Activities (CCA). As such, this could be very overwhelming for students.
At MindFlex, we understand that adjusting to Sec 3 and Upper Secondary life can be extremely difficult. Secondary School students are expected to keep up with the intensity and rigour of the Sec 3 curriculum, as well as their other activities. As such, many are left struggling with their schoolwork, especially in their English schoolwork which many tend to neglect.
To help your child to cope with his/her Secondary 3 English, MindFlex offers Top Secondary 3 English Tutors that are well-versed in the MOE syllabus. Our Top Sec 3 English tutors will be able to coach Sec 3 English students to cope with the English subject!
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How Much Does Sec 3 English Tuition Cost
For English Tuition at the Secondary 3 level, you may expect to pay about $35 to $90 an hour for private tuition. This depends on the type of tutor you want to engage, as more experienced and qualified tutors tend to charge more for their classes, and vice versa. If private tuition is not suitable for your child, you may also consider sending your child to a tuition centre for their Secondary 3 English tuition, where rates tend to range from $200 to $460 a month.
Part-Time | Full-Time | Ex/Current MOE Teachers | |
Sec 1 | $30-$45/h | $45-$55/h | $60-$85/h |
Sec 2 | $30-$45/h | $45-$55/h | $60-$85/h |
Sec 3 | $35-$45/h | $45-$60/h | $60-$95/h |
Sec 4 | $35-$45/h | $45-$60/h | $60-$95/h |
Sec 5 | $35-$45/h | $45-$60/h | $60-$95/h |
Outline of Sec 3 English Tuition
- Respond Critically and Appreciate Implied Meanings
- Respond to A Wide Range of Texts
- Writing Texts that Argue, Respond and Evaluate
- Idea Generations
- Organisation and Development of Thoughts
- Expression of Thoughts in A Coherent Manner
Challenges Faced By English Sec 3 Students
Inability to Clarify Doubts
Some Secondary 3 students face difficulties clarifying their doubts in class, especially students who have a more quiet and timid temperament. As such, they may be afraid of being ridiculed by their peers, and as a result do not speak up in class.
At MindFlex, we feel that it is of the utmost importance that students voice out their concerns and doubts as soon as possible to facilitate a smoother learning process. Moreover, the act of speaking up in class will train Sec 3 English students to speak up later on in life. This is helpful in building up their confidence, and will serve them well in the future and in the workplace.
Poor Time Management in Examinations
Oftentimes, the main reason why Sec 3 English students fare poorly in their examinations and tests is because they did not have sufficient time to complete the paper. This is a result of poor time management in the examination, and poor planning.
Here at MindFlex, we believe that the main reason for this is insufficient practice and exposure to examination conditions. With insufficient practice, students will not have a good gauge of their pace, and thus often run out of time in examinations.
Poor Examination Performance
It is often a common sight to see Sec 3 English students study hard for their various tests and examinations, but end up with poor results. Unfortunately, this is a result of poor examination performance, meaning that the work and revision that Sec 3 students put in does not translate into good examination results.
Here at MindFlex, we recommend that Sec 3 English students complete their revision and practice papers under timed conditions and in a quiet room so as to simulate examination environment. This ensures that they are able to perform in their actual examinations.
Not Being Able to Form Complex Sentence Structures
At the Secondary 3 level, some students may also struggle forming complex sentence structures. As a result, they may be penalised in their Paper 1 Essays for producing essays that lack variation in sentence structures.
That is why MindFlex recommends that Sec 3 English students make a concerted effort to expose themselves to a wide variety of different texts, in order to learn about the wide variety of sentence structures present in the English language.
Why You Should Engage A Sec 3 English Tutor
1. Help Students Clarify Doubts
Secondary 3 English students may not be willing to clarify their doubts in class, as they fear being laughed at by their peers. Moreover, teachers may not be available for 1-to-1 consultations, given that they teach numerous classes and numerous students. This thus makes it rather difficult for students to seek individual and personalised help in school.
A Secondary 3 English Tutor will be able to be totally dedicated to helping the individual students, thus helping students to clarify their misconceptions or doubts that they have. Moreover, students need not feel shy about asking their questions, given the private environment of the tuition class.
2. Gradually Ease Students into Secondary 3 English Syllabus
The transition from Sec 2 to Sec 3 English will no doubt be tough for Secondary 3 English students. The increase in intensity and rigour of the curriculum is sure to be a source of stress for students.
With the help of a Secondary 3 English Tutor, students will be able to make a smooth transition into Secondary 3 life with their English Tutor serving as a pillar of support in their academic endeavors.
3. Help Students Master English Vocabulary
English can be an immensely difficult language to master. Given the complexity of its grammar rules, unfamiliar phonics and different sentence structures, it is no wonder that many Secondary 3 English students are left struggling in the language.
With the help of a Secondary 3 English Tutor, students will be provided with additional guidance and exposure to the language. Secondary 3 students will thus be able to gain mastery of English with this additional support.
4. Aid with Sentence Structuring
It is no secret that many Secondary 3 English students struggle with utilising proper sentence structure in their everyday spoken and written English. This problem is compounded by the use of Singlish in our everyday speech, which many Secondary 3 English students tend to imbibe and use in their academic work.
A Top Secondary 3 English Tutor will be able to guide students towards using proper sentence structures and grammatically accurate terms in their writing and speaking.
What To Look For in A Sec 3 English Tutor
Experience Teaching Sec 3 Students
It is imperative that you check if the tutor you are interested in engaging has experience in teaching other Sec 3 students. With such experience, they will then be familiar with the current English syllabus and common examination practices. It is thus important that you ensure that the English Tutor has been teaching students of similar levels.
MindFlex also recommends that you choose tutors who have experience in teaching English to students of similar levels or have the personal academic achievements to teach English.
Patience
It is extremely important that you engage a patient tutor who is able to explain concepts and English rules in a patient manner. With a patient English tutor, students will be more likely to clarify their doubts and misconceptions with the tutor, since they are not too daunted or intimidated to do so.
The patience of the tutor is an immensely important factor when selecting a tutor. MindFlex recommends that you engage a patient English tutor in order for your child to have a smooth English learning journey.
Commitment
It is also important to check if the English tutor that you select is able to commit to your time slot in the long term. This is important, as it would be a pity for the tutor to build a strong rapport with your child, and then subsequently cancel future lessons due to clashes in your schedules.
Here at MindFlex, we recommend that you check with your tutor on whether they are able to commit long-term in order to avoid disappointment and the disruption of your child’s learning.
Qualifications
Top English Tutors in Singapore will naturally have testimonials and recommendations from previous tutees, as well as have the appropriate qualifications to teach. We recommend for you to check if they have been recommended by past parents or have any testimonials from parents and students, in order to gauge if the English tutor is right for your child’s needs.
Typically, most recommended English Tutors will have strong qualifications as well as a strong testimonial base, which can reassure you of their capability to teach your child.
Testimonials from Sec 3 English Students
I have been doing poorly in English due to a bad English foundation and not speaking much English at home. At the start of Sec 3, I decided to look for English Tuition to help me. My parents managed to find a tutor, Ms Valerie, who has been very helpful! She will always take the time to help me with any questions that I have, and I am thankful for all her help!
Isabella Soh
Sec 3 Student, Orchid Park Secondary School
I used to attend English Tuition Lessons in Tuition Centres, but I could not learn much as it was a big group. Then, I decided to try out MindFlex, who recommended Mr Tan to me. Mr Tan is an excellent English Tutor, and he has helped me so much! Mr Tan is so dedicated and he really cares for all his students. He has helped me improve from a B4 to A2 in 4 short months!
Poh Hui Min
Sec 3 Student, Fairfield Methodist Secondary School
My English Tutor from MindFlex has been so helpful at guiding me in English. English used to be my worst subject, but with the constant help from her, I managed to improve from a C6 to an A2! I am amazed at how much I have improved and I could not have done it without the help of my tutor.
Edwin Goh
Sec 3 Student, Hougang Secondary School
My parents found my tutor, Ms Chen, for me through MindFlex. Ms Chen has been nothing but helpful in teaching me English! She helps to reinforce what is taught to me in English lessons, and she is patient whenever I don’t understand my mistakes, especially in Visual Text Analysis. With Ms Chen’s help, I have improved a lot.
Kaylea Chan
Sec 3 Student, Bedok Green Secondary School
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