Primary School P1 English Syllabus: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Learning

The primary school P1 English syllabus is a vital stepping stone in your child’s educational journey. It equips young learners with the basic building blocks of the English language, fostering skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation, reading, and writing. At this stage, students are encouraged to identify key features of texts and express their ideas confidently …

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Understanding Weighted Assessments: How They Shape Learning in Primary and Secondary Schools

In recent years, Singapore’s education landscape has shifted towards a more holistic approach, focusing on learning for understanding rather than rote memorisation. Central to this change is the introduction of weighted assessments, which have been implemented in primary and secondary schools to provide a more balanced and progressive method of evaluating students. What Are Weighted …

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What is the Subject-Based Banding System in Singapore and Why Does It Matter?

Singapore’s Ministry of Education fully introduced the Subject-Based Banding System (SBB) for all Secondary 1 students in 2024. But what is the subject-based banding system in Singapore, and why is this shift so significant for students and parents? Full Subject-Based Banding replaces traditional streaming and recognises that every student has unique strengths across subjects, whether …

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Capital 958: Primary School Leaving Examination Results Released

From left to right: Capital 958 DJ 琪琪 Qiqi, Mrs Lily Chew (Founder of Lil’ but Mighty), DJ Pan Jia Biao 潘家镳 The PSLE results were released yesterday, with 98.5% of students eligible for secondary school admission. The Secondary 1 Internet System (S1-IS) for selecting secondary schools is now open and will remain accessible until …

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Learning Styles – How to Tailor a Study Approach That’s Best for You!

Educational experts have identified three main learning styles, namely visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning. Today, I’m excited for you to find out which style is the most predominant for yourself, and how understanding your type of learner can transform the way you study. Like what you are watching? Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to …

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Children’s Books with Animal Characters: Beloved Stories and Lessons from Memorable Animal Heroes

Hello again, everyone! I am Ms Sharifah, and today, I would like to share with you some popular and memorable characters from children’s books with animal characters. Before we dive in, here’s an interesting trivia for you. Have you heard of Pet Remembrance Day? Celebrated each year on 5 July in the United Kingdom, this …

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Exciting News: Lil’ but Mighty’s Goldhill Plaza Branch is Getting an Upgrade!

At Lil’ but Mighty, we are always looking to improve our spaces for our students, ensuring the best possible environment to make English learning engaging and impactful. That is why we are thrilled to announce that our Goldhill Plaza branch is undergoing an upgrade! Located conveniently beside United Square Singapore and nestled in the vibrant …

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They’re, Their, or There? A Teacher’s Guide to Choosing the Right Word

They’re vs Their vs There differences Today, I’m here to share with you more commonly mistaken words, namely ‘They’re’, ‘Their’ and ‘There’. These words are often confused with each other because of their very similar pronunciations. So, let’s take a look at their differences and see how we can use them correctly in sentences! Like …

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Mastering Cooking & Baking Vocabulary: Boost Your Writing with Essential Kitchen Jargon

Hello again, everyone! I am Ms Sharifah and today, I am continuing on my Jargon Series (Cooking and Baking vocabulary) which I am excited to share with you! If you missed the first of my Jargon Series post, do check it out by clicking this link. Let’s recap what jargons are. Jargons are unique words …

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Master Colons and Semicolons Easily with Fun Rap Examples | Grammar Made Simple

In this episode of Ketchup on English, we’re breaking down one of the most common grammar challenges: how to use colons and semicolons. Our favourite duo, Ketchup and Pepper, are back with a fun and musical twist to help you master these punctuation marks. With their inspiration, the rapper Holla Pen-yo, they’ll make learning grammar …

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Mastering Emotional Shifts in Compositions: How Transition Words Enhance Storytelling

Hi, everyone! This is Teacher Wen Hee, dropping by to share a new post! I am sure everyone has been reminded umpteen times to use Show not Tell to convey the emotions of the characters in your compositions. The Show not Tell method is certainly an effective way to describe the characters’ feelings and reactions …

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Lie vs Lay: Master the Difference with Easy Tips from Lil’ But Mighty

Welcome, everyone! I am Teacher Wen Hee, an English Teacher at Lil’ but Mighty. It’s my first video post and I’m excited to get started on today’s topic (lie vs lay), so let’s get to it! Do you often struggle with identifying between ‘lie’ and ‘lay’? Not to worry as many people tend to mix …

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