Seeking an English Lit A Level tutor to focus on Othello

[pjal]

Very specific I know! For our daughter who has just finished Year I2. There are many tutors advertising but would really like recommendations. I was going to post on the Tutoring sub board but there appears to be very little traffic there. Feel free to call or text 07342 059948 

Many thanks

[Pugwash]

One of the best of Shakespeare 's plays.  I did Othello for A level. Also seen a number of stage and film versions. Is there any specific aspects of the play that is difficult for your daughter to understand?

 

[beansprout]

Why don’t you speak to head of English at private schools? Might be able to recommend a senior student.. pity now summer hols. 

 Was how my friend found a tutor for both their kids - maths and science and English..

They also have some mag covering schools as well

[pjal]

Thanks both for the replies and suggestions. She enjoyed studying the play but fell short in her mock and we don't have the paper to work out why. She had rotten teaching in her state school on this part of her course and we are trying to make up for it 

[Sue]

1 hour ago, pjal said:

Thanks both for the replies and suggestions. She enjoyed studying the play but fell short in her mock and we don't have the paper to work out why. She had rotten teaching in her state school on this part of her course and we are trying to make up for it 

Silly question, but would it not have been someone at  the school who marked the mock, and if so (rotten teaching notwithstanding) could they not say why she fell short?

I hope you find someone who can help.

Edited July 25, 2025 by Sue

[beansprout]

Since I am of a certain vintage now, not sure if what I am going to suggest is even still around but here goes… use to be able to buy “dummy/mock papers on line and also had mini synopsis of Shakespeare plays specifically covering students wanting to gain a better understanding of play before taking mocks/ exams.

Only know this as many many moons ago, struggled with English Literature and Language and this was the avenue-my parents went down. Also was at this point in my life, educated abroad as part of my fathers job.