MASTERY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (MOTEL) 7-12

Maximally fulfilling English instruction designed specifically to provide Math and Science students with an entry point to literary and rhetorical mastery in a highly concentrated online one-on-one setting that can’t be found in schools. Taught by English language masters who specialize in online instruction with local and international adolescents alike, this individualized online English tutoring program relies on a carefully curated selection of fiction, nonfiction, visual, and film texts to foster a healthy relationship between students and their critical thinking, close reading, and analytical writing abilities. 90% of students have been enrolled for over three years; over 75% have enrolled in multiple Lyceum programs. This online English tutoring program not only guarantees middle school, high school, and college readiness, but, most importantly, lifelong communication and expression skills that ensure both personal and professional success.

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MASTERY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (MOTEL) 3-6

Designed specifically to build healthy relationships between 3rd-6th graders and their critical thinking, close reading, and analytical writing skills, this one-on-one online English tutoring program establishes a robust Language Arts foundation that youngsters can rely on as they graduate to more difficult material and prepares them for the sophisticated written craft and analysis that comprises the years to come. Taught by English language masters who specialize in online instruction with local and international adolescents alike, this individualized program relies on a carefully curated selection of fiction, nonfiction, visual, and film texts. MOTEL 3-6 not only guarantees middle school English readiness, but, most importantly, introduces and begins to hone lifelong communication and expression skills that ensure both personal and professional success.

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