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Locked in Language is focused on helping young learners with their reading comprehension skills so they are able to excel in primary school. Check out our activity book Decoding Stories which will help them develop their comprehension skills so they can read for meaning.
The Mastering Academic Writing course is aimed at Grade 10-12 high school students and university undergraduates. It focuses on understanding essay rubrics and what each requires, as well as planning, writing and editing essays to ensure the highest grades possible.
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If you’re new to research, finding your initial sources can tricky. You sit down with your instructions and a vague idea of your research question and, obviously, open Google. You type in a few words related to your topic and, 45 minutes later, you'...
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“I’ll start immediately. In just a minute. Once I’ve had a snack, made a cup of coffee and done some research on YouTube.” This could be the voice of any student starting a new essay. And I’ll confess, it’s been me several times. As we ...
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Great writing isn’t just about what you say, it’s about how polished it feels. In this blog, I’ve unpacked 15 practical proofreading techniques to enhance your academic writing quickly and effectively. Whether you’re working on essays, research pape...
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Exam essays don't have to feel like a free fall. Whether you blank out the moment you sit down or struggle to finish in time, the good news is that writing under pressure is a skill you can improve. In this post, I break down practical strategi...
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In this issue of Writing with Confidence, we’ll unpack the five-part essay structure which can be used for most essays, across all subjects, during your high school and university studies. Whether you're writing a term assignment or sitting a...
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In this week's Writing with Confidence blog, we’ll be looking at sentence structure and the most common errors students make while completing academic assignments. As a student you are probably either finalising assignments before the end of ...
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About Locked in Langauge
The Locked in Language site is run by Samantha Keogh with the aim of helping both students and professionals improve their written communications. Here you will find a host of resources, courses and workshops to help with essay and speech writing, as well as business communications including presentations, corporate documents and sales copy that converts browsers into buyers.
Samantha has a wealth of writing experience, both in an academic and business context. She holds a Master of Arts degree and has worked in the media, marketing, and public relations spheres in various capacities. She also has extensive experience training and tutoring both students, in academic writing, and professionals, in all areas of business writing.
Find out more about Samantha here.