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We groom our students to be critical thinkers.

Recognised for excellence

15+ years of in-depth experience in teaching international curricula.

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We treat students for what they are; students, not clients.

Customised Classes

We create bespoke sessions based on the need of individual students.

Our Philosophy:

We understand that every student is unique. Hence, lessons are strategically tailored to suit the needs of each student, uniquely combining modern and conservative pedagogy as well as various innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

Online Classes

Online individual and group classes.

Face to Face Classes

Can be provided on request.

Trial Classes

Limited period online trial class.

Feedback Sessions

Sessions with parents over zoom.

Free Consultations

Two 30-minute sessions / semester.*

Surprise Tests

Scheduled exams and impromptu exit tests for assessing knowledge and understanding.

Analyse Papers

Analysis of past papers and samplers.

Content Analysis

Extensive resources for analysis.

Mock Exams

Simulated with exam conditions.

Interactive Lessons

Including hands-on assignments.

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Through our tried and tested approach, we endeavour to ensure that luck plays a minimal role when it comes to the board examinations by imparting the skills necessary to realize the true potential.

The lessons are hands on, rigorous and designed with care to address the demands of each curriculum. The students are groomed to be critical thinkers who are able to apply these skills beyond the classroom, with the aim of inculcating an interest in current affairs and trending news.

Above all, we at Frankly Speaking Tuition treat students for what they are; students, not clients. Throughout the process, we keep their best interests at heart and prioritise their learning rather than treating education as a medium for profit in the traditional sense.

IGCSE English Literature and IGCSE English First Language

• Exposure to various question types – essay and extract based
• Supporting notes for poems, novels, and plays
• Strategies for handling unseen poetry and prose extracts
• Exposure to various text types including IGCSE guidelines for each text, rules of directed writing and customised composition banks
• Regular assignments and feedback
• In depth and time bound solving of past papers
• Identifying areas of focus, common mistakes, and exposure to examiner reports

IB (English Literature & English Language and Literature – SL/HL)

• Paper 1 - special focus on textual conventions, literary features, analysis of past papers with sample commentaries and additional resources
• Paper 2 - topical notes, key strategies for various questions, analysis of past papers and sample answers
• IO - focus on global issues and supervision, mock IO sessions, and sample IO
• HL Essay – overall supervision and sample sharing
• Extend Essays – guidance provided for text selection and content

GCE O and A Levels

• Comprehension practice with additional resources and sample answers
• Essays – topical notes, interactive discussions, hands on essay writing practice, samplers

Cambridge International A and AS Levels

• Exposure to text types and guidelines, hands on writing practice with samples
• Essays – topical notes, interactive discussions, hands on essay writing practice, samplers

About myself

I have more than 15 years of in-depth experience in teaching international curricula and proven track record of consistently delivering highest attainable results for board examinations.

Having taught in several international schools, I have experience in interacting with students in multi-cultural environments and I have undertaken several challenging teaching assignments/programs with high success rates. Outside of teaching, I am myself a passionate student of literature, with an established pedigree of formal education in the subject matter. Read more

Testimonials

Roshni Sen

May 2022 IB Exam Session | IB Score 44, English A – Language and Literature SL - 7
Samita Ma'am's engaging style of teaching and her patient, supportive guidance has invariably boosted my confidence and performance in the rigorous IBDP English Literature course.
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Keara Daruwala

May 2022 IB Exam Session | English A – Language and Literature HL – 7; EE – A
Words cannot express my gratitude to Ms. Samita for guiding me throughout my IB journey. She was a rock who could be counted on to navigate me through the complexities of the HL English curriculum.
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Prerna Cheekoty

May 2022 IB Exam Session | English A – Language and Literature SL - 6
When it comes to writing English exams, we all (including myself) tend to neglect practicing weeks before the exam and instead study the day before. It wasn't until I joined Samita Ma'am's classes ...
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Akshaya Deepak

May 2022 IB Exam Session | English A – Language and Literature SL - 6
Samita Ma’am’s classes have been a steep learning curve. She taught me how to analyse texts and structure my answers through the multitude of resources she provided.
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Bini Nair, Parent of Gayatri Nair

May 2022 IB Exam Session | English A – Language and Literature HL - 6
Ms Samita is a fantastic tutor and in a short span of few months, helped her achieve her target score in IB English A Language and Literature HL. She has been kind, encouraging and patient ...
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Nikita Chaudhary, Parent of Aryaveer Chaudhary

May 2022 IGCSE Exam Session | English Literature A*, English First Language A*
I would like to say a big thank you to Ms Samita for providing my son an excellent opportunity to learn and grow. She made him build up his confidence ...
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Abhishek Chajer, Parent of Abhyuday Chajer

May 2022 IGCSE Exam Session | A* - English Literature & English First Language
Samita ma’am is not only a good English tutor, but she also knows how to extract the best out of the kids. Not only she has helped our son achieve A* in IGCSE English literature & language ...
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Sayanta Basu, Parent of Shayona Basu and Atreyo Basu

Shayona - 2021 IB Exam Session | English Language and Literature SL – 7

Atreyo - 2022 IGCSE Exam Session | World literature – A*
Samita has helped Shayona, (UChicago 2024 Grad) in pushing her English all the way from a 5 to a 7 in 12 months.
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Meghna Paul

May 2022 IB Session | English Language and Literature SL – 7
SMiss Samita has not only been a tremendous guiding light in my academic development, but also a pillar of support throughout my IGCSE and IB journey. Her way with words inspired me to think creatively and her knowledge about ...   Read more

Meenakshi Dahiya, Parent of Abeer and Aarushi Dahiya

Schools today teach language education as a means to a mark. Ms Samita Bhattacharya, however, is a bridge from mere literacy to being a connoisseur of words and feelings. She understands teenagers like nobody else and helps them appreciate language ...
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Harigovind Menon

May 2022 Session | English Literature SL – 7
I started with Samita ma’am’s classes at the beginning of my IB. Having earlier done IGCSE English, IB English was no match. But ma’am really helped me pull through. In the pandemic environment with remote learning especially, studying with Ma’am was quite effective.
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