Education in English

UK houses near top state secondary schools cost £40,000 more, research reveals

Premium of nearly 10% paid by housebuyers comparable with cost of a cheaper private school over seven yearsA house near a top state secondary school costs an extra £40,000 on average, according to research that reveals education premiums that rank alongside some private school fees.The average property in a postcode district that includes a top 50 state secondary commands a price tag of £415,791, compared with £375,217 across the wider local authority areas in which those schools are located, a UK-wide analysis by the estate agent Yopa found. Continue reading...

Why I Went Back to School at 30

Education

Homeschooling: What It's Really Like

Jack and Emma discuss homeschooling, an education style where children study at home instead of at a traditional school. They talk about the benefits, the challenges, and what a normal homeschool day looks like.

Education

Online Learning vs. the Traditional Classroom

Jack and Emma compare studying online with attending a physical classroom. Drawing on their own experiences during and after the pandemic, they weigh up flexibility, discipline, social contact, and which approach actually helps people learn better.

Education

My First Day Learning English

Jack talks about his very first English class. Emma shares her first day too. They talk about feeling nervous and happy at school.