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Crash Course: 
‘O’ Levels
English Language

Challenging Essay Questions – Demystified
June 2025

Who Should Take this Crash Course?

This crash course is for all ‘O’ level English Language students who need a final look at essay questions from past year ‘O’ level as well as school papers.

Students will learn how to address a list of collated questions as well as obtain advice on specific question types and how to handle them.

How You Will Benefit from this Crash Course

  • Comprehensive notes from your Curio coach.
  • Detailed marking & feedback on how to improve in Continuous Writing
  • Additional Practice Questions (with model essays provided) for students to practice
  • A summary of the types of questions posed over the past 10 years and how to pick questions.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Dates
Tuesdays (10am – 1130am)

June 3, 10, 17, and 24 (2025)
1 MONTH CRASH COURSE
4 Sessions – 1.5 Hours Each
$
250
  • Capped at 15 Students
  • Comprehensive Notes Provided
  • Detailed Marking & Feedback
  • BONUS
  • Additional Model Essays
  • Coaching to Develop Confidence

There are a very limited number of slots available. Enrol early to guarantee a spot.

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Topics Covered in Each Lesson


Lesson 1

Personal Reflective

  • Personal Reflective Essay Questions
  • Addressing Common Question Types
  • Model Essays

Lesson 2

Argumentative 

  • Argumentative Essay Questions
  • Model Essays
  • Choosing Questions based on your strengths

Lesson 3

Discursive

  • Discursive Essay Questions
  • Model Essays
  • Language Features to Adopt

Lesson 4

Expository

  • Expository Essay Questions
  • Model Essays
  • Exam Skills
  • Time Management

Rebecca Santhi

Your Curio Coach

Ms Rebecca has been coaching ‘O’ level students for 20 years. NUS, NTU and NIE trained, Ms Rebecca has taught in several schools over the years, including her Alma Mater, Raffles Girls’ Secondary School. She utilises an adaptive approach to teaching which ensures that students at any skill level in the subject will receive the help they need in order to reach their greatest potential. Teaching strategies and techniques she uses include: 

    Differentiated InstructionPersonalised Learning Material
    Convergent & Divergent Thinking 
    Inquiry-based Learning

    Learn More About the ‘O’ Level English Curio Programme

    The ‘O’ Level English Curio Programme was designed to develop independent curious and confident users of the English Language.

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