For a while now, since that dreadful virus hit us and forced us into lockdown, "online everything" has just exploded.

So was born the new era of tutoring, I know some people had jumped on that online wagon a while ago but suddenly, we were left with no choice.

Many parents are now, as the dust is slowly settling and home visits are allowed, asking me which is better, online or traditional face to face tutoring?

Obviously, there is certain ceremonial about a home visit, I usually offer my student a cup of tea and a slice of something home baked, there is something comfortingly informal about being in someone's home. We get to know the rest of the family, the pets. It is a real human experience.

Online tutoring might seem cold and detached at first, but I must say, I have even been surprised myself by how quickly both parties, student and teacher adapt and develop a new bond, how quickly experienced teachers can still read facial expressions and understand the mood of the student and...