Overview

Unlike conventional tuition centres, The Learning Board motivates Primary 4 students through a change in their mindset and guides them to the A-star level via effective strategies. We have found the optimal formula comprising 3 parts:

Right Curriculum

SMART Sheet
​& Specially Crafted Questions

Right Support

Qualified Educators
& Lively Delivery Style

Right Attitude

Positive Reassurance
​& Character Coaching

​Programme Components

Grammar & Vocabulary

• Phrasal verbs
• Relative pronouns & determiners
• Tenses
• Sentences & question tags
• Common expressions and frequently used words

Comprehension

• Expository & personal recount passages
• Inferential questions
• Keyword analysis
• Chronological sequencing, comparison, contrast & topic sentences

Composition

• Plot creation that captures reader interest
• Story construction via effective techniques
• Diverse sentence structures
• Precise words and expressions

Oral

• Fluent communication
• Active discussions 
• Persuasion methods

"I can always ask questions without having any fear. During lessons, we learn faster than school and that gives me more revision time"
​Zavier Tay, Kheng Cheng School

Programme Highlights

January

• Grammar Master: introduction to key concepts
• Write It Out: introduction to narratives

February

• Comprehend It: introduction to text scanning
• Write It Out: practices on writing process

March

• Blend It: preparation for composition and oral exams 
• Grammar Master: key skills ​

April

• ​Write It Out: personal recounts and narratives with clear intention and connection to life experience
• Vocabulary Chops: words of a distinguished writer 

May

• Blend It: practices on composition and oral exams
• Infer It: inferences on various write-ups
• Visualise It: visual text response and pictorial reading

June

• Intensive revision on grammar, reading and writing
• Practices on Paper 1 and Paper 2

July

• Write It Out: factual recount and explanation (expository) writing
• Comparison on different types of texts and themes

August

• Speak It Out: oral mastery (intonation, enunciation and diction)
• Effective and coherent communication
• Vocabulary Upgrade: synonym, antonym and metalanguage

September & October

• Final revision on Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Mock Examination

November & October

• Comprehensive preparation for Primary 5

Programme Benefits

Critical Thinking

The English Programme for Primary 4 students is designed to provide students with the necessary language skills and equipping them with critical thinking and reasoning skills. The focus would be on providing a model of excellence through creativity and intellect.

Composition Writing

This course focuses on developing composition writing skills and idea generation to equip students with a broad idea pool, in preparation for their final years in primary school. Students would learn about open conversation of various expository and persuasive topics where character development, scene setting and idea innovation techniques are explained.

Engagement

The learning of the language is further enhanced with the inclusion of various visual aids, in-class games and presentation slides to stimulate the student’s interactivity and love for language.

Schedule

Class Duration & Frequency

2 hours per session
One session every week

Timetable

Please see our schedule for the latest information. If you have any questions, please book an appointment or call 9271 0648.

Why The Learning Board Suits Your Child

​The Learning Board nurtures students to be lead learners and prepares them with life skills.
With our result-proven teaching methods, we help students develop keen interest in study and hence boost their performance in school.

MOE-compliant

The Learning Board's programmes are compliant with the latest syllabuses from MOE.

Small Class Size

Classes have an average size of 8 and maximum size of 12 to ensure each student has adequate attention from their teachers.

Tri-active Learners

Concept maps, open discussions and hands-on experiences help to bring out the avid learner in your child.

Individual Fit

The Learning Board dedicates time to understand each student's needs, strength and weakness. Book your free consultation today.

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Let our result-proven teaching methods help your child develop keen interest in study and boost performance in school. Contact The Learning Board Tuition Centre to see the changes in your child.

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