Tips and resources for improving English writing
21 June 2026
Many parents and students are turning to ChatGPT to check English essays. It can help — but it has real limitations for school essay use, and some serious risks parents should understand before using it.
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Both GrammarEasy and Grammarly check English grammar — but they're designed for very different audiences. Here's an honest comparison to help parents and students choose the right tool for school essay writing.
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With one month to go before an English writing exam, what should your child actually be doing? This week-by-week checklist helps parents and students prepare strategically — without last-minute cramming.
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When your child's English writing needs improvement, should you hire a tutor or use a grammar checking app? The right answer depends on what kind of problem your child actually has. Here's how to decide.
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Missing plural -s, wrong irregular plurals, uncountable noun errors — plural mistakes are among the most common in Chinese-speaking students' English essays. This guide explains the rules and how to help at home.
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A teacher's comment that your child's English writing needs improvement can feel alarming. Here's a clear five-step framework to help you respond effectively — without panicking or guessing.
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Article errors are among the most common mistakes in Chinese-speaking students' English essays. This parent guide explains the rules for a, an, and the in plain terms — so you can help your child at home.
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Tense errors are the most common grammar mistake in school essays from Chinese-speaking students. This plain-language guide helps parents understand the key tense rules — and build better habits at home.
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Your child's English writing needs support but your own English is limited. Here's a practical guide for primary school parents to help at home without needing to know the grammar rules yourself.
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In, on, and at are the three most confused prepositions for Chinese-speaking students. This guide breaks down the rules for time and place clearly — so parents can help their child stop making the same preposition mistakes.
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The jump from primary to secondary school English writing catches many families off guard. Here's what actually changes — and how parents can help their child prepare for the harder standards ahead.
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Chinese-speaking students regularly drop be verbs in English essays — writing 'he very tall' instead of 'he is very tall'. This parent guide explains why it happens and how to help your child fix it.
Read more →13 June 2026
If your child corrects the same grammar errors again and again but still repeats them, the fix isn't more corrections — it's a different approach to how they learn from errors.
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Not all grammar apps work equally well for secondary school students. This guide helps parents choose the right tool — and avoid the ones that waste time or mislead.
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When preparing for school English exams, should your child focus on grammar or spelling? This guide explains which matters more and how to prioritise both.
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You don't need fluent English to support your child's writing. This guide shows practical ways any parent can help — even with limited English skills.
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Does fixing grammar really move your essay grade? Here's exactly how grammar is weighted in secondary school and exam marking schemes — and what it means in practice.
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A practical step-by-step process for parents to review their child's English essay before submission — even if your own English is limited.
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Practical advice for secondary school students on improving essay structure, grammar, and language accuracy — the areas that actually move your grade.
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A practical pre-submission checklist for secondary school students to catch grammar errors, improve clarity, and submit stronger writing — in 20 minutes or less.
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Understanding what secondary school English teachers assess in essays helps students focus their effort on what matters most. Here's what's really being marked.
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English writing improvement can be hard to see day to day. These five specific signs tell you whether your child's writing is genuinely getting better — and what to do next.
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Subject-verb agreement is one of the most common grammar errors in secondary school essays. Here's what it is, why students struggle with it, and how to fix it.
Read more →1 June 2026
A guide for students and parents on the most frequent grammar errors in school essays, with clear explanations and practical fixes.
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