The Surprising Correlation Between English Skills and Success in STEM
When your child’s goal is to succeed in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Management) careers in the future, they might not pay a lot of attention to developing skills they associate with humanities. Like English Language skills. But who can...
August 6, 2020
The Shocking Truth about Children Who Read Science Fiction
Science fiction has more benefits than you think. Here's what the literature purists don't want you to know about kids who read science fiction.
July 21, 2020
Approaching College Applications in a Post-COVID19 World
Eliminating the SAT or ACT requirement on college applications is getting popular. Since the University of California system’s decision, a number of Ivy League and other universities have followed. But, what does no SAT or ACT mean for the future...
July 15, 2020
5 Best SAT Prep Books Recommended for SAT Prep
Trying to choose the best SAT prep book to study from? Look no further, here are 5 SAT prep books with practice test series that will help you ace the SAT.
July 10, 2020
The 15 Minute Reading Magic: Elevate your Child’s Reading
Reading for 15 minutes a day may be the differentiating factor between a successful student and a struggling student. But why 15 minutes? Shouldn’t any amount of reading each day be enough? Before we can answer this question, we need...
July 10, 2020
Help Your Child Do Better in Grammar In Just 30 Minutes Everyday!
As a parent or a tutor, you may think that teaching English grammar is all about learning certain rules by heart, knowing exceptions to these grammar rules, and practicing them extensively. At Talentnook, we’ve worked with hundreds of students on improving their...
July 6, 2020
How to Use Figurative Language to Enhance Your Writing
Figurative language is a form of language which is more dramatic and visual than a direct statement in everyday language. It enables you to capture your reader’s attention Figurative language employs the use of metaphors, similes, and personification to help you...
June 29, 2020
Quarantine Booklist 2020: The Best Books to Read With Your Kids This Summer
Ready for a quarantine booklist for your family book club this summer? With online classes for school ending all around the country soon, parents are worried about how they will manage to keep their kids entertained and engaged in healthy...
June 25, 2020
Tired of Homeschooling? Here’s How to Beat the Burn-out
The sudden switch from the everyday hustle and bustle of life to a lockdown has brought many tedious and unwelcome changes for parents and kids alike. Parents have been juggling working from home and managing their kids with little to...
June 20, 2020
Online Tutoring: 7 Best Practices For Online Tutors
In the face of the pandemic scare, the world is moving to online tutoring as a part of the new ‘normal education’. While traditional in-person classes had numerous benefits, online tutoring also has its fair set of advantages and has...
June 15, 2020
