The Learning Pod English is a collection of over 110 online digital tutorials in GCSE / Standard Grade or NQ English.  These short and engaging presentations help learners to increase their knowledge and understanding of the key concepts with their English course.

Each tutorial:

• focuses on a specific area of the English curriculum
• presents key points of learning through video, audio and animation
• is delivered in a language and style appropriate for young people
• is accessible at school and at home

The Learning Pod is ideal for

• raising attainment in English
• reinforcing key points of learning in English
• helping young people prepare for exams
• encouraging independent learning
• supporting absent students
• involving parents in their child's learning

Click here visit the Learning Pod website which contains further information about the resource as well as access to free digital tutorials.

The complete list of lessons included with The Learning Pod can be found here

Areas of learning covered within The Learning Pod English include:

• writing a critical essay
• planning for writing
• general writing skills
• presentation
• writing an informative essay
• writing a personal essay
• writing a short story
• writing a newspaper report
• writing a script
• writing a letter
• individual talk
• group discussion
• knowledge about language
• close reading
• poetry
• Shakespeare
• novels and short stories
• key texts

Also available

A version of The Learning Pod is available which supports Mathematics at GCSE or Standard Grade.

Ordering Information

The Learning Pod site licence costs £300 per year for English, £300 per year for Maths, or £450 per year for both subjects purchased together.  A site language means that learners can access the online digital tutorials within the purchasing establishment, or from home.

Home licences are available for £14.99 per subject.

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Coming Soon: The Learning Pod: Learning

In August 2009 we will be releasing a further Learning Pod module, Learning About Learning.  This resource will comprise 18 short movies dedicated to the concept of learning.  Titles will include Study Skills, Revision, Sitting Exams, Learning Styles, Emotional Intelligence, Learning with Others and My Brain.  You might be interested to note that The Study Skills movie is currently freely available on The Learning Curve web site:

Click here to view the free sample Study Skills movie from The Learning Pod: Learning.