Shakespeare’s bad, bad reputation
William Shakespeare not only has a reputation, he has several of them. From a disloyal husband to a filthy-minded jokester to the greatest writer who ever lived, Shakespeare has been called just about...
View ArticleMinds wide open
On the fourth floor of NTK there is an interesting quote by Samuel Clemens in which the 19th century writer from Missouri muses upon the benefits of formal training: “I never let my schooling get in...
View ArticleAdvice for students of IB Chinese
Dr. Wade Ling is the Department Head of Chinese at NTK Academic Group. He has over 10 years of experience in Chinese teaching and specialises in IBDP Chinese Language A, a subject that many of his...
View ArticleYou can ace IB Chinese
Get ready! On May 8th and May 13th 2013, the IBDP Chinese A: Language and Literature (SL/HL) exam will take place. You can achieve a high score if you follow Dr. Ling’s helpful tips below! Paper 1...
View ArticleWake up! …and read
A lot of students don’t like literature very much. As you read your book or poem, you may find yourself feeling tired. Instead of staying awake, your body might start to relax and sink into the chair,...
View ArticleBooks everyone should read
What books would be the largest (e.g. the most recommended) in your word cloud? Let us know in the comments below. And stay tuned for a word cloud of books recommended by NTK teachers!
View ArticleShow your grammar superiority
Even if you love reading and always make sure to write correctly, you probably know plenty of people who don’t share your passion. If so, these buttons may help make your feelings plain! What grammar...
View ArticleReading with children
There are many ways parents can get involved in their children’s education. Reading with them early and often is one of the best ways to help guarantee a child’s academic success, from Pre-K through to...
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