The superficial meaning is represented by the tip of the iceberg while the underlying meaning is represented by the submerged part of the iceberg. Often, students would explain the superficial meaning of the phrase and neglect its deeper underlying meaning. To explain...
My 9-year-old came to my lesson looking glum. Really glum. This was unlike his usual chirpy self, so I immediately sensed it. However, I didn’t need to probe. His sister soon revealed the reason for his unhappiness. In fact, he had just cried. His mother had tested...
Do you always find yourself in a tug-of-war when you ask your children to practise writing their composition or essay? “Okay.” And they carry on with what they are doing. “I still have homework to do.” And they get ‘busy’. One day. One week. One month has passed and...
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