
Srinandan Murthy,

Master ICSE English Grammar & Writing Skills with structured lessons, error correction, and past paper practice for Classes 9–10.
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Level
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3x per week
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50 students
- Students will develop all core ICSE grammar topics (tenses, voice, speech, sentence transformation, etc.), ensuring fewer errors in both objective and writing sections.
- Improved accuracy in the grammar section and reduced mistakes in essays, letters, and comprehension answers.
- Ability to write more varied, complex, and grammatically correct sentences for academic.
Curriculum Overview
Topics
1.) Sentence Structure & Parts of Speech
- Clause types, phrase types, subject-verb agreement, and common ICSE pitfalls
2.) Tenses & Sequence of Tenses
- All 12 tenses; perfect and perfect continuous aspects; tense shifts; sequence in reported speech
3.) Modals & Conditionals
- Modal verbs (can, could, shall, should, etc.); zero, first, second, third conditionals; mixed conditionals
4.) Active–Passive Voice
- Voice changes for all tenses, imperatives, modals; avoiding awkward passives
5.) Direct–Indirect Speech
- Statements, questions, commands, exclamations; advanced tense & pronoun changes
6.) Transformation of Sentences – Part 1
- Affirmative/negative, question tags, removing “too…to” and “so…that” conversions
7.) Transformation of Sentences – Part 2
- Degrees of comparison, simple/compound/complex, joining & splitting sentences
8.) Prepositions & Conjunctions
- Preposition usage in idioms & fixed expressions; subordinating vs coordinating conjunctions
9.) Punctuation & Capitalisation
- ICSE punctuation rules: comma, semicolon, colon, apostrophe, dash, quotation marks
10.) Error Correction & Editing
- Common ICSE grammar errors: tense, preposition, pronoun, articles, and parallelism
11.) Applied Grammar in Writing
- Using grammar for essays, letters, notices, emails, and comprehension answers
12.) Past Paper Practice & Mock Tests
- Timed grammar section practice; feedback on mistakes
The preparation also consists of
- Reviewing common errors and conducting periodic revision tests.
- Mock grammar paper and past paper practice.
About the Educator | Credentials 

Srinandan Murthy
Business English & French Tutor | Chess Coach | Helping Professionals Speak Clearly, Think Strategically, and Perform with Confidence
Gig Reviews
- Value - Excellent
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I had the pleasure of working with Srinandan to prepare for job interviews in English. The approach was always well-adapted to my needs, with tailored lessons, relevant vocabulary, and practical speaking exercises. Each session was well-prepared and focused, which really helped me gain confidence and improve my fluency. Thanks to his support, I felt much more at ease expressing myself in a professional context. I highly recommend him !!
By Hajer Snoussi
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By Michael Kuo
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Srinandan is wonderful tutor, he's enthusiastic for every lesson.
By Vinh Le
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The teacher prepared the lesson with careful consideration of my English speaking and listening abilities. I look forward to discovering what I will learn in the upcoming course.
By Don Kuan
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Sri is an excellent English tutor. His Supportive nature and personalized approach make learning both enjoyable and effective. He is Approachable and Patient and ensures complete clarity, creating a comfortable and productive environment. He is the perfect for anyone seeking a dedicated and Skilled teacher!
By Prashanth
- Value - Excellent
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Srinandan is a professional teacher who guided me in preparing for English interviews with structured responses, enhanced my grammar and Vocabulary, and boosted my confidence in speaking English. I look forward to continuing my practice with the teacher and further and further improving my English skills.
By Shin Lei
- Value - Excellent
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Sri is truly exceptional. His Remarkable patience and unwavering support have made a significant impact on my interview preparation. Throughout our interactions , he has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure that I am well-equipped and confident. His dedication to my growth and success is truly inspiring, and I am grateful for his guidance.
By Dennis
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Srinandan is a wonderful tutor. He's so patient to listen to me many times to fix my pronunciation and find different ways for me to understand more easily. He can talk with me more than during lesson time. I highly appreciate his spirit for my progress.
By Xuan Vinh
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Srinandan is an excellent English tutor. He is very patient and ensures I understand the material fully. His Supportive and engaging teaching style makes learning enjoyable.
By Chethan
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Srinandan's course in English for Project management is simply brilliant!. His warm approach and know-how propel us forward with him, and learning becomes a real pleasure. I highly recommend him.