Mrs Glasson's English Podcast

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๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐ž, ๐Œ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐†๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง, as I put your English study and exam questions to Mr Cracknell, Senior 11+ Examiner (SEPEE). Together, we provide expert English advice for students, parents and teachers. You may be preparing for the 11+, GCSE English, A-level English or another English exam. Or perhaps you love English as much as we do, and want to discover more about our wonderful subject. Tune in! Thereโ€™s something here for you. Send us your questions; join the conversation; listen and enjoy. You are all welcome. English is ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ! ๐Ÿ’•

Episodes

  1. Aug 2

    Should You Use Correction Fluid? | Should SEPEE Win an Oscar?

    Itโ€™s a great questionโ€”and answering it calls for something rather revolutionary: SEPEE does role play. Oh yes he does! Will his performance be Oscar-worthy? Listen to the episode and decide for yourself. In this episode of Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Podcast, CP takes on the role of an English student under examination conditions while I put his concentration, timing and acting ability to the test. Will our demonstration help us reach a verdict? Will SEPEE survive the pressures of the examination room? Most importantly, will his performance be Oscar-worthy? Although the question was sent in by the parent of an 11+ student, the discussion is relevant to students taking English examinations anywhere in the world. ๐ŸŒ WebsiteFree lessons, courses, masterclasses and the Wonderful Words Vocabulary Workbook: https://www.mrsglasson.com ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Join 11+ English Expert Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19wDSUZGo4/?mibextid=wwXIfr ๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mrsglasson English is amazing ! ๐Ÿ’•

    Should You Use Correction Fluid? | Should SEPEE Win an Oscar?

  2. Aug 2

    Should You Stop Using Similes?

    SHAMPOO. MAPOSH. Could these writing acronyms be doing more harm than good? Listen to this podcast to find out. In this episode of Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Podcast, SEPEE and I examine the widespread use of writing acronyms in English teaching and exam preparation. Why do so many students use forced similes and other literary techniques? Where did this advice come from? Why does it frustrate experienced English examiners? Could it even mean the difference between a pass and a fail in English writing exams? Between us, we have nearly a century of teaching and examining experienceโ€”and neither of us has ever used these acronyms to teach writing. Iโ€™ve prepared students successfully for many of the UKโ€™s most selective independent and grammar schools, while SEPEE has many years of experience writing and marking English examinations. Join us as we explain why writing cannot be reduced to a checklist and discuss how students can develop genuine writing skills instead. Whether youโ€™re preparing for the 11+, GCSE, another English writing examination anywhere in the worldโ€”or helping someone who isโ€”this podcast will make you think differently about the way writing is taught and assessed. If youโ€™d like to study with me... ๐Ÿ’• Try my FREE lessons to see whether my teaching is right for you. ๐Ÿ’• Explore my 28 FREE Wonderful Words YouTube vocabulary tutorials. ๐Ÿ’• My workbook and pre-recorded courses are available from my website. Next episode: Should You Use Correction Fluid? (And should SEPEE finally win an Oscar?) ๐Ÿ˜„ ๐ŸŒ Website Free lessons, courses, masterclasses and the Wonderful Words Vocabulary Workbook: https://www.mrsglasson.com ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Join 11+ English Expert Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19wDSUZGo4/?mibextid=wwXIfr ๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrsglasson ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrs_glasson ๐•: https://x.com/mrs_glasson ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsglasson English is amazing! ๐Ÿ’•

    Should You Stop Using Similes?

  3. Aug 2

    Should You Use Memorised Answers?

    Bad advice can have dire consequences. It could mean the difference between a pass and a fail. Listen to this podcast before your next English writing exam. Should students memorise words, phrases or even entire essays for English exams? Or does that reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of what English exams are really testingโ€”and what experienced English examiners are looking for? In this episode of Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Podcast, SEPEE and I tackle one of the most commonโ€”and misunderstoodโ€”topics in English exam preparation. Between us, weโ€™ve written and marked thousands of English exam papers. I have many yearsโ€™ experience preparing students for some of the UKโ€™s most selective independent and grammar schools, while SEPEE brings decades of experience writing and marking English examinations. Together, we explain why English writing exams assess skill, originality and authentic communicationโ€”not memory. Whether youโ€™re preparing for the 11+, GCSE or another English writing exam anywhere in the worldโ€”or helping someone who isโ€”this podcast will challenge some widely held beliefs about how students should prepare for English exams. If youโ€™d like to study with me: ๐Ÿ’• Try my free lessons to see whether my teaching is right for you or your child. ๐Ÿ’• Explore my 28 free YouTube Wonderful Words vocabulary tutorials. a ๐Ÿ’• My pre-recorded courses are available through my website. Next episode: Are Your Similes Helpingโ€”or Hurting? ๐ŸŒ Website Free lessons, courses, masterclasses and the Wonderful Words Vocabulary Workbook: https://www.mrsglasson.com ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Join 11+ English Expert Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19wDSUZGo4/?mibextid=wwXIfr ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrs_glasson ๐•: https://x.com/mrs_glasson ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsglasson English is ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ! ๐Ÿ’•

    Should You Use Memorised Answers?

  4. Aug 2

    Do You Need a Plan? | English Writing Advice for 11+, GCSE and Beyond

    Planning can make the difference between passing and failing an English writing exam. Listen to this episode to find out why. Some students never plan. Others spend so long planning that they run out of time. Where should you write your plan? What should it include? Are plans marked? In this episode, I answer one of the most frequently asked questions about English writing exams and ask SEPEE (Senior 11+ Examiner Emeritus) to share his advice from many years of marking English examinations. Whether youโ€™re preparing for school entrance, university entrance or other English writing exams anywhere in the worldโ€”or for the 11+, SATs, GCSE or A Level in the UKโ€”this episode will help you plan with greater confidence and avoid common mistakes. Listen until the end to hear SEPEEโ€™s final piece of advice for every student sitting an English writing exam. Next episode: Should You Use Memorised Answers? | English Writing Advice for 11+, GCSE and Beyond ๐ŸŒ Website Free lessons, courses, masterclasses and the Wonderful Words Vocabulary Workbook: https://www.mrsglasson.com ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Join 11+ English Expert Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19wDSUZGo4/?mibextid=wwXIfr ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrs_glasson ๐•: https://x.com/mrs_glasson ๐ŸŽต TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsglasson English is ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ! ๐Ÿ’•

    Do You Need a Plan? | English Writing Advice for 11+, GCSE and Beyond

  5. Aug 2

    Address or No Address? | English Writing Exam Advice

    Itโ€™s only an addressโ€ฆ or is it? One of the smallest details in a letter-writing task can cause a surprising amount of confusion. When an English exam asks you to write a letter, should you include the addressโ€”or not? The answer may surprise you... In this episode of Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Podcast, SEPEE and I discuss one of the most common points of confusion in formal and informal letter-writing exam tasks. Should students include addresses? Does the answer differ between the 11+ and GCSE English? Most importantly, what are examiners really looking for? Whether youโ€™re preparing for the 11+, GCSE English or another English exam, or helping someone who is, youโ€™ll find practical advice you can use straight away. Next episode: Do You Need a Plan? | English Writing Exam Advice Website Free lessons, courses, masterclasses, and sample pages from the Wonderful Words Vocabulary Workbook: https://www.mrsglasson.com YouTube Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Tuition https://www.youtube.com/@MrsGlassonsEnglishTuition 11+ English Expert Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19wDSUZGo4/?mibextid=wwXIfr Whether youโ€™re watching or listening, youโ€™re welcome to join us. English is ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ! ๐Ÿ’•

    Address or No Address? | English Writing Exam Advice

  6. Aug 2

    How Much Should You Write in English Exams?

    Less can sometimes be more! The best English exam answers arenโ€™t always the longest. More words donโ€™t automatically mean more marks. So how do you know whatโ€™s enough? Listen to this episode to find out. How many words should you write? How many paragraphs? How many pages? These are some of the most common questions Iโ€™m asked about English writing exams. In this episode of Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Podcast, SEPEE and I explain what experienced examiners are really looking for and how to judge when youโ€™ve written enough. Together, we explore what examiners really expect, the mistakes that can cost valuable marks, and why this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of English exams. Whether youโ€™re preparing for the 11+, GCSE English or another English exam, or helping someone who is, youโ€™ll find practical advice you can use straight away. Next episode: Address or No Address? | English Writing Exam Advice Website Free lessons, courses, masterclasses, and sample pages from the Wonderful Words Vocabulary Workbook: https://www.mrsglasson.com YouTube Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Tuition https://www.youtube.com/@MrsGlassonsEnglishTuition 11+ English Expert Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19wDSUZGo4/?mibextid=wwXIfr Whether youโ€™re watching or listening, youโ€™re welcome to join us. English is ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ! ๐Ÿ’•

    How Much Should You Write in English Exams?

  7. Aug 2

    Should You Write in Pen or Pencil in Exams?

    Before you pick up your pen or pencil, listen to this! It may seem like a small decision, but it could have a big impact on your success in English exams. Between us, weโ€™ve marked thousands of English exam papers, so we should know. In this episode of Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Podcast, I put the question to Mr Cracknell (SEPEE), the Senior 11+ Examiner. Together, we discuss what examiners really expect, why this question causes so much confusion every year, and the simple advice that could help you avoid a common mistake in English exams. Whether youโ€™re preparing for the 11+, GCSE English or another English exam, or helping someone who is, youโ€™ll find practical advice you can use straight away. Next episode: How Much Should You Write? | English Writing Exam Advice WebsiteFree lessons, courses, masterclasses, and sample pages from the Wonderful Words Vocabulary Workbook: https://www.mrsglasson.com YouTube Mrs Glassonโ€™s English Tuition https://www.youtube.com/@MrsGlassonsEnglishTuition 11+ English Expert Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19wDSUZGo4/?mibextid=wwXIfr ๐‘ฌ๐’๐’ˆ๐’๐’Š๐’”๐’‰ ๐’Š๐’” ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ! ๐Ÿ’•

    Should You Write in Pen or Pencil in Exams?
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๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐ž, ๐Œ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐†๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง, as I put your English study and exam questions to Mr Cracknell, Senior 11+ Examiner (SEPEE). Together, we provide expert English advice for students, parents and teachers. You may be preparing for the 11+, GCSE English, A-level English or another English exam. Or perhaps you love English as much as we do, and want to discover more about our wonderful subject. Tune in! Thereโ€™s something here for you. Send us your questions; join the conversation; listen and enjoy. You are all welcome. English is ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ! ๐Ÿ’•

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