Ideas in your head, but a blank page in front of you? Get support to understand your texts, shape your answers and approach English with more confidence.
For the tricky quotations, the unfinished essays and the questions you haven’t had time to ask.
Start with a quotation
“Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.”
Macbeth · Act 1, Scene 4
A single word opens up a discussion about secrecy, guilt and ambition.
Move from spotting a word to explaining why it matters.
I’m a fully qualified English teacher with three years of teaching experience and the owner of The ECT Edit. My aim is to make English feel more approachable, whether you’re working through a difficult text or finding the words for your own ideas.
In our lessons, we’ll break the work into manageable steps, talk through examples and give you time to practise. There’s room to ask questions and revisit the parts that haven’t clicked yet.
Move beyond retelling the story. Explore what a writer is doing, why it matters and how to make your own argument.
From unfamiliar extracts to your own writing, develop the skills to read carefully and express your ideas clearly.
The proposed programme focuses on KS3 and GCSE English Literature and Language. We’ll agree the right starting point and check your texts and exam board before confirming any lessons.
A parent or carer arranges bookings for students under 18. A laptop or tablet, reliable internet and somewhere quiet to work are recommended.
You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong. Start by telling us what feels difficult.
Share your year group, the subject you need help with and any texts or exam board you’re studying.
Use an introductory chat to discuss your goals, confirm the £35 lesson rate and agree a suitable time.
Choose a focus for your learning, whether that’s understanding a text, planning an essay or strengthening your writing.
Have a different question? Include it when you get in touch.
Yes. Tell us which parts of each subject you’d like help with so we can discuss the most useful starting point.
That’s a perfectly good starting point. Tell us about a recent piece of work, a question you found difficult or feedback you’d like help understanding.
The proposed offer is for KS3 and GCSE students in Years 7–11. Include your texts and exam board in your enquiry so Aaliyah can confirm the right fit. Other levels can be discussed, but are not part of the current draft offer.
The proposed rate is £35 for a 60-minute one-to-one online lesson. Times are agreed by email, subject to availability. A free 15-minute introductory chat is included in the draft offer; all details will be confirmed before booking.
Of course. Let us know the student’s year group and what they’d like support with. You don’t need to send school records or personal documents to start a conversation.
The draft policy allows free cancellation or rescheduling with at least 24 hours’ notice. Later changes are handled fairly, taking account of any actual loss and your consumer rights. Read the full draft policy
Tell us a little about what you need. We’ll discuss the options and whether The ECT Edit is the right fit.
Send a tutoring enquiry Prefer email? aaliyah.connelly@outlook.com