by Scott Dreyer | Jan 11, 2019 | Writing
A testimonial is a kind of writing where you explain something you have bought, done, believed, or somehow experienced. Businesses use them all the time; they love to quote “happy customers” who explain how the product or service is so wonderful. Check our...
by Scott Dreyer | Jan 4, 2019 | Writing
Learning a new language takes a lot of time and practice, and students are busy. We understand. Over the years, many students ask for extra English help over the winter or summer holiday, when schools are closed and students have more time. This Chinese New Year...
by Scott Dreyer | Nov 6, 2018 | Writing
In my Advanced Writing Class, we read some sample descriptions of people and I asked the students to pick someone and write their own description. We are using Writing with Skill, by Susan Wise Bauer, and on page 215 of the eBook she lists some traits one can look for...
by Scott Dreyer | Oct 12, 2018 | Writing
Photo: Jack Gittoes Recently a teacher on the DreyerCoaching.com team sent me this in an email: “I couldn’t resist sending this to you! Katie said she wrote this in 10-15 minutes! Amazing!” Truly, this is AMAZING writing, from Katie, a...
by Scott Dreyer | Oct 9, 2018 | Writing
Our son David recently applied to the University of Virginia (UVA) and below is his Personals Statement from the Common Application. He was accepted and declared as a Biology major. (word count: 355) Common Application Personal Statement Transferring to a...
by Scott Dreyer | Aug 23, 2018 | Writing
A good friend of mine recently returned from a family trip to China, where he visited the famous Li River and Yangshuo. Small world: my wife and I had been in that same spot just a month before! China has some truly beautiful scenic spots, and this link gives (what is...
