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It’s elocution, my dear

June 1st, 2010 by Emily

Speaking is one of the activities that we undertake the most often. Isn't it amazing, then, that so few of us have been formally taught how to speak?

Of course, we learn how to speak as a baby by mimicking our parents, and then as we get older by taking on the words, accents and vocal mannerisms of our friends, family and elders. This isn't always an advantage though, as the cast of EastEnders has shown us. It's fine to screech and drop your h's if you work on a market stall, but not ... Read More »

First Tutors Releases New Arts and Crafts Site

March 4th, 2009 by

First Tutors has today released a new website catering to customers seeking lessons in arts and crafts related fields. So, if you are seeking elocution or drama lessons or want to extend your knowledge of photography or cuisine, this is a great place to look.We've launched this site following user feedback that it can be difficult not only to find local support for school subjects, but also for famiies and individuals seeking to learn beyond the boundaries of the academic curriculum... Read More »

Poetry: A Window to the Soul?

May 23rd, 2013 by Dexter Findley

"Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words" - Robert Frost

Poetry is a singular art form, caught somewhere between writing and painting, music and sculpture. It has musical resonance, vivid descriptions and emotion at its core. The greatest poems move something within us, paying testament to our shared human experience. Take the following, by Robert Frost:

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