• Learn

    Tried & Proven Writing Techniques easily with clear guidance from Award-winning Educators in 15-20min videos

  • Think

    more critically with cognitive frameworks that have helped 75% of our students score an A

  • Write

    clearly and concisely with more than 100 sentence stems & transition markers provided in the videos.

Complimentary Lesson

Follow Mr Darrell as he goes through a past year O Level Expository Essay with his tried and proven methods!


Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. Thinking cap 1: Definitions (How to Define Key Terms in an Essay Question)

    2. Thinking cap 2: PECS (Understanding the Different Aspects of Individuals)

    3. Thinking cap 3: POV (Points of View)

    4. Thinking cap 4: VIP (Uncovering Tension Points)

    5. Thinking cap 5: Applying Context

    1. Craft 1: Crafting a Stand

    2. Craft 2: Crafting Topic Sentences

    3. Craft 3: Crafting a Counterargument

    4. Craft 4: Essay Planning

    5. Craft 5: Crafting an Introduction

    6. Craft 6: Crafting a Body Paragraph

    7. Craft 7: Crafting a CA Paragraph

    8. Craft 8: Crafting a Conclusion

    9. Craft 9: Transition Markers

    10. Craft 10: Academic Vocabulary

    1. Sample 1: Discursive Essay Practice

    2. Sample 2: Discursive Essay Practice

    3. Sample 3: Discursive Essay Practice

    4. Sample 4: Argumentative Essay Practice

    5. Sample 5: Argumentative Essay Practice

    6. Sample 6: Argumentative Essay Practice
  • 100% Aligned to MOE Syllabus
  • These 22 videos guarantee improvements with a 75% A1/2 success rate.

Testimonials

“I felt empowered and ready to tackle argumentative essays after learning the critical thinking frameworks Darrell taught…”

Kevyn Chai - A1 for ‘O’ Levels English

“Hi Darrell, I just wanted to thank you because I got highest in cohort for language arts last year. I just found out. I'm taking KI currently as well. Know you aren't purely results drive but wanted to thank you nonetheless!”

Judah Kang - A for Language Arts

“I didn’t know there were so many other writing techniques apart from PEEL! When I applied them for the first time, my grade for that expository essay went from a B4 to an A2!”

Julian Tay, A1 for ‘O’ Levels English

“Hi, I got A1 for English and 9 overall! I just wanted to say thank you so so much for teaching me these past few years. Ur coaching is the reason why i did well in English, thank u sosososososo much”

Mithra - A1 for 'O' Levels English

“Under Darrell’s tutelage, I see that I am more than what I think I am, and I can see my potential!”

Lam Yu Han - A for English (IP)
  • Is there a specific focus within English writing covered in the Masterclass?

    Our masterclass focuses on expository writing which is the most difficult component of English. It requires critical thinking and a high language proficiency, and it's compulsory for all secondary school students.

  • How effective is the Masterclass?

    With more than 10 years of experience, our award-winning MOE educator has helped more than 75% of his students score an A1 for English, your child can be one of them.

  • How are the classes structured?

    Each video is about 15 minutes with practices embedded in them. 1 introduction (rubrics and reports), 5 thinking caps (frameworks), 10 craft (techniques and skills) and 6 samples (application).

Meet Darrell!

Darrell Tan

Introducing Darrell Tan, one of the best English and General Paper experts in Singapore. An award-winning former educator from Singapore's Ministry of Education, with an MBA, PGDE, and BA, Darrell has led 75% of his students to distinctions and founded Crossward – Academy for Language and Mentorship, pioneering innovative teaching methods. A prominent TikTok education influencer with 17,000 followers, he has also significantly contributed as a Teacher Trainer at Singapore Press Holdings and Adjunct Lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic. Darrell champions 'Education for Life,' focusing on practical skills for real-world success, emphasizing education's role in life and community enrichment.