Behind every thriving business lies a story — one of grit, dreams, and partnership. For married couple Lenard and Lily Chew, co-founders of Lil’ but Mighty, that story began with a shared passion for helping children master the English language and grew into a life’s work that now spans six branches across Singapore. Built on …
Love, Grit, and Grammar: The Story of Lenard & Lily Chew Read More »
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, and for good reason! Our eyes are vital organs that allow us to see the world, perceive colors, differentiate light and dark, and, most importantly in storytelling, convey a spectrum of human emotion. Hello, everyone! I’m Ms Su Xin, a Specialist English Teacher at Lil’ …
About the Face: A Descriptive Writing Series – The Eyes Read More »
Hi, everyone! I am Mr Aloysius, a Secondary English Curriculum writer and teacher at Lil’ but Mighty (Tampines branch). Every Paper 1 includes one O-Level descriptive essay question, and this year, students are asked to: “Describe the sights and sounds of a journey that you have taken recently either on foot or using any form …
O-Level Descriptive Essay (2026): “Sights and Sounds of a Journey” Read More »
Hi, everyone! I am Mr Aloysius, a Secondary English Curriculum writer and teacher at Lil’ but Mighty. As the S4 and S5 students gear up for their O Levels English examination this Thursday, we have received requests on model answers for past year papers. With that in mind, I have prepared a model essay that …
O-Level Situational Writing Model (2020): Recommending the Perfect Anniversary Trip Read More »
There are many words in the English language that look or sound alike but have completely different meanings. Using the commonly misused words in writing or speech can confuse your audience and convey the wrong message. Hello, everyone! I’m Ms Cindy, an English Language Curriculum Specialist and Teacher at Lil’ but Mighty. In this post, …
10 Most Misused Pairs in English (And How to Get Them Right) Read More »
“Hmm! I remember the time… Oh sorry, I didn’t realise that the video had already started filming.” Welcome back, this is Teacher Wen Hee from Lil’ but Mighty (Novena branch) here! I’m sure many of you have recollection of past experiences, whether they are happy memories, sad ones or of any other moments in general. …
Hello everyone! I am Ms Nandy, an English teacher at Lil’ but Mighty (Hougang branch). When writing compositions, you want to make sure that your stories hit the right notes – that means avoiding certain storylines that could be seen as inappropriate or off-topic. Let’s explore a few types of stories to steer clear of, …
THEY DID IT! Super proud of all the P6 kids who rode the wave this year. The exam board meant it when they talked about change and we saw it in Paper 1 🤯 Refreshing change which makes preparation for the next PSLE even more exciting. Can’t wait for the horse babies’ turn next year. …
A Historic Shift: What the First PSLE Paper 1 Change in 15 Years Means for Your Child Read More »
Hello, everyone! I’m Ms Genevieve — you might remember me from some of my earlier blog posts. How time flies! As we approach the final stretch before PSLE 2025, I hope your revision is progressing well. To support your preparation for Paper 1, I’ve put together a compilation of 2025 Prelim Composition Topics along with …
Acing Your Composition: 3 Takeaways From 2025 Prelim Examination Read More »
I’m Mr Saha, a Specialist English Teacher at Lil’ but Mighty (Bukit Timah) and in this post, I want to share five easy and meaningful ways students can unwind while preparing for the PSLE. The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) can feel like a big mountain to climb. With revision, practice papers, and expectations piling …
5 Simple Ways to Unwind While Preparing for the PSLE Read More »
Hello everyone! I’m Teacher Kavitha from Lil’ but Mighty. As the September holidays approach, I’m excited to share some fun activities you can enjoy with your child while sneakily boosting their English skills 😊 . These activities offer a perfect blend of relaxation and learning, allowing you to create valuable English learning moments without the …
5 Fun Events This September Holidays with English Learning Moments Read More »
Hi! I’m Ms Kelly from Lil’ but Mighty and welcome to my very first video post! I hope that you’re just as eager as I am to get started. Today, I’m going to show you that children, although little, can become mighty writers and inspire your child to write! Introduction: Writer’s Background Did you know …
Inspire your child to write: Learn from a 14-year-old’s award-winning story. Read More »
