Tutor and voracious reader Cicely explains why there is so much to love about studying English and makes a compelling case for why it is a core curriculum subject.
English is one of the core subjects that everyone studies at some point in their education, and it’s for this reason that it can sometimes be taken for granted. However, there is a lot to love about it, and at Titanium Tutors we are passionate that it can, and should, be fun and accessible for everyone, no matter their ability.
Think about some of your favourite TV programmes and films. Maybe you love the world of the Upside Down in Stranger Things, or you might be a huge Marvel fan. Perhaps you really enjoy an American Campus drama! Whatever genre or style of TV or film you prefer, chances are the writers who created these programmes studied English at some point in their education, or, if not, they have worked hard to excel in telling really good stories.
Ultimately, that’s what underpins everything great about English – the telling of, and working out how to tell, really good stories. The reason we become so invested in these fictional worlds is because the writers have created characters that feel real to us so that we care about what happens to them and want to stay to find out what happens next. It is also a lovely form of escapism!
The same is true of great works of literature going all the way back to the beginning of storytelling; characters were created in order for us to explore a little piece of their world, worlds that sometimes felt familiar and sometimes were so different that it was like entering a new dimension!
Humans love telling stories: it’s a way we have communicated since the dawn of time, and in English, whether in Literature or Language, we get to talk about stories for the whole lesson! Yes, even when we might be talking about how an author uses rhetorical devices, or rhyme, we are still thinking about what makes the storytelling successful, and what it is that makes our experience as a reader so special.
That’s why we love English so much: it is a subject that is both academic and creative, and we are given an opportunity to read stories from all over the planet (and sometimes even about different planets!). This is the way we grow and develop as humans, by learning about different cultures and different moments in history, and even by reading something that is similar to our own lives, we might be able to look at things with a new perspective.
If you want ideas or inspiration for where to start in your journey studying English, why not have a chat with one of our expert English tutors? Whether or not you choose to involve a tutor in your eventual studies, speaking with someone experienced in English and passionate about the subject could take your learning in new and exciting directions! Just get in touch with our friendly Admin Team if you'd like to find out more.
Blog Post Crafted by Cicely
Cicely works on our Admin Team, and also tutors extensively.
In 2020, Cicely discovered her love of teaching, and has been tutoring English Literature and Drama ever since, as well as running a drama school audition help service with her friend and fellow actor to help prospective drama school students with their audition speeches.
Cicely has had her poetry published in anthologies and online, and in her free time is an avid reader. She loves living by the sea, a good podcast, and taking long walks in the countryside.
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