“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” - Mahatma Gandhi Online lessons, finding somewhere to do homework, connection issues, etc. During lockdowns and restrictions, it hasn’t been easy for students to keep up with their schooling and some are at risk of falling behind. During the […]
28 January 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“Don't explain computers to laymen. Simpler to explain sex to a virgin.” - Robert A. Heinlein Computers and smartphones have become an essential part of our everyday lives. From useful to useless, apps can entertain us or make our lives easier. The must-have app of 2020 was Zoom. So how can you use this app […]
28 January 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” - Andy Warhol The number of COVID-19 infections seems to be going up across the UK and the measures in place seem to be changing a lot. Certain areas are having stricter measures introduced. Nevertheless, students are back at schools and […]
16 October 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read
It used to be that students looked forward to going back to school, some with a measure of trepidation and others with outright glee. Neither of those emotions or any others along that spectrum had anything to do with a deadly virus stalking humanity. To say that times are different would be an understatement. These […]
25 September 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Since a lot of parents struggle to find a tutor in their local area, many are finding webcam tutors. Did you know that you can offer webcam tutorials on Superprof? All you have to do is say on your profile that you offer webcam tutorials and students from around the country will see it. Without […]
20 March 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read
"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, but what you do consistently." -Unknown To get good at something and consistently excel time after time, a lot of practice and effort are required. Why's that? Well, it's simple, success is the result of hard work, and that goes for anything in life. So, it's clear, […]
11 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
"Happiness is...having finished all of your exams." -Unknown As a student, there is no greater satisfaction than finishing a critical examination and feeling good about how it went; it's genuinely euphoric! All the weeks of stress and anxiety leading up to the exam are now gone, and you feel as if you can finally relax […]
11 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
"There should be no such thing as boring mathematics." –Edsger Dijkstra Do you agree with that Edsger Dijkstra quote? Do you think the time has come to put a stop to boring mathematics? Suppose you answered yes to both of those questions. If so, you are like all the students across the UK who are […]
11 April 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
"Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." -Unknown No one starts off their secondary school education wanting to be mediocre and eventually fail all subjects. Why's that? As humans, we generally want the best for ourselves, and we recognise that doing well during our school years means a great future […]
11 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras Dog’s are man’s best friend. But why is that? Studies carried out by Bridgett vonHoldt in 2009 showed that dogs have a gene that causes hyper-sociability. Perhaps this gene explains our ongoing relationship with our four-legged friends. What better way […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“Unicorns are real. The mermaids told me.” - Anonymous According to the American Journal of Applied Sciences, unicorns existed. The fossil of a creature known as the Siberian unicorn that died out around 29,000 years ago was discovered. While this was far more like a rhinoceros than a horse with a horn, scientists discovered that […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“The horse. Here is nobility without conceit, friendship without envy, beauty without vanity. A willing servant, yet never a slave.” - Ronald Duncan How can you not like horses? Elegant and majestic, people have loved them throughout history. In recent years, the number of people participating in equestrian sports has decreased. However, people still love […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“God has made the cat to give man the pleasure of caressing the tiger.” - Victor Hugo While not as popular as dogs in the UK, cats are still the second most popular pet in the country. Around 16% of households own a cat. Our loves for cats can be seen in art and a […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.” - Jacques Barzun For some students, the academic year can feel like an uphill struggle right from the very start, especially if they struggle with one small topic and start to fall behind. Before you know it, they’re falling further […]
5 April 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” - Albert Einstein Homework help and academic support tutorials are becoming increasingly popular and tutoring is a great way to help students reach their full potential by adapting the teaching to them. While the benefits for the student […]
5 April 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
“To teach is to learn twice.” - Joseph Joubert A student’s timetable could be their biggest asset. If you don’t have much contact time, you may have a lot of freedom when it comes to your schedule. Of course, a large amount of this time should be spent studying, but you can also use it […]
5 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.” - Galileo Be it maths, physics, chemistry, primary school, secondary school, or university, private tutorials can be a godsend for students. Both support for struggling students and a way for gifted students to excel, academic support tutoring is rewarding for […]
5 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.” - Pierre de Coubertin Would you like to exercise but can’t afford a gym membership? A lot of people have taken to exercising at home because every workout is free but it's not the […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” – Derek Jeter Finding the time, money, and motivation for exercise isn’t always easy. We can’t all be the type of person who throws on their trainers the second they get up or […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
"A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning." - Pat Riley Would you like to exercise but don’t want to spend a fortune on gym equipment or gym memberships? A lot of people have turned to exercise at home and, thanks to modern technology, you can follow fitness classes from the comfort of your […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
What can you do if you can’t get to the gym because you don’t have the time or money or the gyms are closed? Exercising at home seems to be the best way to build muscle or burn calories. However, without a coach, it can be difficult to know what you should be doing or […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“Allow me to state here how much I love Barcelona, an admirable city, a city full of life, intense, a port open to the past and future.” - Le Corbusier Going to Barcelona is more than just enjoying a bit of sun, sea, and sand, it’s also an opportunity to discover tonnes of art, history, […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
“Here in Barcelona, it's the architects who built the buildings that made the city iconic who are the objects of admiration - not a bunch of half-witted monarchs.” - Julie Burchill Barcelona is Spain’s second-largest city and with 82 million annual tourists, it’s also one of Europe’s most popular destinations. It's an excellent city to […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“But if there were no Barcelona, why would you get out of bed in the morning?” - Ray Hudson Are you planning on heading to Barcelona? Would you like to make the most of the tourist attractions, stay in some nice accommodation, enjoy the food, and do a bit of shopping? We recommend that you […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
“I wrote every day between the ages of 12 and 20 when I stopped because I went to Barcelona, where life was too exciting to write.” - Colm Toibin With 82 million annual tourists, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular destinations. It’s great for a weekend away or a trip with the family as […]
26 April 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
Have you had quite enough of sad songs? Why not turn to music that makes you want to get up and dance? Dancing is a great way to put you in a good mood. There are plenty of styles of dance like hip-hop, rock, salsa, waltz, tango, cha-cha, and Zumba for different styles of music like […]
31 December 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read
Love is a recurring theme in music and has given us some of the most beautiful songs of all time. Love songs, regardless of the language they’re in, can make us feel a whole gamut of emotions. There are beautiful lyrics that remind us of the beauty of love, the tragic of heartbreak, or wistful nostalgia […]
31 December 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read
Sometimes life can get us down: stress, lack of sleep, daily problems, etc. can all make us unhappy. Fortunately, there are ways to make ourselves feel better and sometimes it's something as simple as listening to a song that we like or heading out for a walk or a dance. To start your day with a […]
31 December 2020 ∙ 6 minutes to read
A lack of self-confidence can be troublesome. Believing in yourself is a way to love yourself, overcome shyness, be brave enough to step out your comfort zone, and rid yourself of negative thoughts. However, it’s not easy. Fear of failure or of how other people perceive us can harm our self-confidence. Fortunately, songs can be […]
31 December 2020 ∙ 7 minutes to read
"Only accountants can save the world through peace, goodwill & reconciliations." -Unknown As a person who truly has a hard time with maths and tracking my expenses for end of year taxes, I deeply respect accountants for the hard work they do on a regular basis. Although, in my opinion, those who work in accounting, […]
10 January 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." -Zig Ziglar The ability humans have to constantly learn new things is something special that makes us unique from other species. We must embrace the fact that we will always have things […]
10 January 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
"Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher." -Japanese Proverb Individuals who have carefully studied to become experts in their craft are worthy of admiration. A good education goes a long way and makes us better people in the workplace, family, and the community. Also, it is no […]
10 January 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." -Jonas Salk Loving what you do as a career is so important since it means that you never have to "work" a day in your life. And, thankfully there are so many distinct careers to fit the personality types of all persons. Therefore, […]
10 January 2021 ∙ 8 minutes to read
“I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer.” - Dave Barry The average computer programmer in the UK earns £30k a year. This doesn’t account for private tutors offering programming lessons but you can bolster your income through tutoring or work full-time as a […]
28 January 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“Sometimes it pays to stay in bed on Monday, rather than spending the rest of the week debugging Monday’s code.” - Dan Salomon Private tutorials tend to cost around £20 an hour. However, this is just the average. There are so many different factors to consider that the average isn’t representative. On Superprof, the average […]
28 January 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” - Albert Einstein Only 8% of software developers around the world are women. This might be an untapped market to look into, especially if you’re starting as a programming tutor. In any case, you don’t need any qualifications to become a programming tutor. […]
28 January 2021 ∙ 6 minutes to read
“Those who can imagine anything, can create the impossible.” - Alan Turing 386,000 people worked as programmers or software developers in the UK in 2019. That’s up from 338,000 the previous year. Are you one of them? Perhaps you’d like to try your hand at passing your programming skills onto the next generation of software […]
28 January 2021 ∙ 7 minutes to read
