A personal journal pertaining to life in South Africa, with a some very useful links for people living here.

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

SparkNotes

Here's a useful web site, especially for students, though not restricted to them. SparkNotes, at www.sparknotes.com, provides free online study guides. They cover a variety of subjects, including literature, science, maths, history, art, writing, film, poetry, philosophy and a dedicated section to Shakespeare. Easy downloads and quick access to the essential facts could make your - or your child's - life just that much easier.

I know that when I was at school (at a time when today's history was still "current affairs"!) I relied heavily on study guides, especially for the inimitable Shakespeare, whom, I might add, I enjoyed immensely.

I'll include a permanent link to SparkNotes under the heading of Education, for your convenience, when you want to link to it in future.

3 comments:

Patricia Rockwell said...

Yes, I have fond memories of "Cliff's Notes" which came in every variety under the sun. But they cost quite a bit! Study guides for free--yeah!

Anonymous said...

Being involved in education myself, a resource like this is always welcome for those little extras not always covered in the relevant curriculum. Thanks, I've bookmarked this one.

Janet Gardner said...

Hi,
thanks for the link It will be useful for me and my son when he starts high school this year.
Janet :)