Heart Academy
Heart Academy Β· Primary English

Primary English (P3/4)

A focused 3-hour weekly class that builds the grammar, writing and comprehension foundations Lower Primary pupils need β€” and sets them up for the PSLE components they will meet in P5/6. Taught only by passionate MOE-trained teachers or subject-matter experts who have a deep passion in inculcating knowledge and wisdom to the students.

⏰ 3 Hours per lesson
πŸ“š Primary 3 & 4
πŸ’» Online & Physical Class
Class Schedule & Timings

Choose Your Slot & Book Trial

Pick the weekly time that fits your child's schedule. Live Online (Zoom) and In-Person classes run concurrently. Click any slot to enquire or book.

πŸ“… Weekday Afternoon
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Friday Weekly
3.30pm – 6.30pm
πŸ’» Live Zoom Β· 🏒 In-Studio
🌀 Weekend Afternoon
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Saturday or Sunday
2.30pm – 5.30pm
πŸ’» Live Zoom Β· 🏒 In-Studio
πŸŒ™ Weekend Evening
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Saturday or Sunday
6.30pm – 9.30pm
πŸ’» Live Zoom Β· 🏒 In-Studio
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Worksheets Delivered Free

Full printed booklets & materials couriered to your doorstep prior to online lessons (distributed in class for in-studio).

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Small Class Sizes (4–8 Students)

Taught only by MOE-trained subject specialists with immediate feedback and active student participation.

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Direct Post-Lesson Consultations

Students and parents have direct access to consult teachers for personalized homework and question support.

Class Breakdown

What's covered in our Primary 3/4 3-hour lesson

A structured programme that lays the groundwork for every PSLE English component β€” taught with clear models, plenty of practice and patient guidance.

⏱ 1 Hr

Paper 1 – Picture Composition & Early Writing

β€’ Planning from a picture sequence
β€’ Story structure: beginning, problem, solution, ending
β€’ Paragraphing and linking ideas
β€’ Descriptive vocabulary and the five senses
β€’ Writing and punctuating simple dialogue
β€’ Showing character feelings and reactions
β€’ Informal letters, notes and simple emails
β€’ Topic sentences and idea generation
β€’ Building a personal word bank
⏱ 1 Hr 30 mins

Paper 2 – Grammar Β· Vocabulary Β· Comprehension

β€’ Nouns, pronouns, adjectives and adverbs
β€’ Simple past, present and future tenses
β€’ Subject-verb agreement
β€’ Prepositions of time, place and direction
β€’ Conjunctions and sentence connectors
β€’ Punctuation, capitalisation and sentence boundaries
β€’ Synonyms, antonyms and word families
β€’ Working out word meaning from context
β€’ Comprehension: literal questions, sequencing and main idea
β€’ Cloze passages β€” using contextual clues
β€’ Introduction to visual text: posters and notices
⏱ 30 mins

Paper 3 & 4 – Oral / Listening Comprehension

β€’ Reading aloud: pronunciation, pacing and clarity
β€’ Expression and confidence when reading
β€’ Stimulus-based conversation β€” simple personal response
β€’ Answering in full, well-formed sentences
β€’ Listening for key details
β€’ Following spoken instructions
β€’ Understanding the speaker’s feelings and purpose
The Pathway

How P3/4 flows into P5/6

Nothing is taught in isolation. Every skill built in Primary 3 and 4 is the direct foundation for a PSLE component in Primary 5 and 6 β€” so pupils moving up continue the same method rather than starting again.

P3/4 The foundation we build
  • β€’ Accurate tenses, subject-verb agreement and sentence structure
  • β€’ A working vocabulary bank organised by theme
  • β€’ Confident paragraphing and clear story shape
  • β€’ Literal comprehension β€” finding and sequencing information
  • β€’ Reading aloud with correct pronunciation and pacing
Bridge: How it carries forward
  • βž” Grammar accuracy becomes the basis for editing and synthesis
  • βž” Picture composition grows into free continuous writing with PAC
  • βž” Descriptive vocabulary deepens into show-not-tell technique
  • βž” Literal comprehension extends into inference and evidence selection
  • βž” Oral fluency develops into stimulus-based critical response
P5/6 What is added at PSLE level
  • β€’ Synthesis and transformation of sentences
  • β€’ Situational writing: articles, reports and emails with PAC
  • β€’ Open-ended comprehension with inference and paraphrasing
  • β€’ Visual text analysis β€” purpose, audience and persuasive devices
  • β€’ Storybanking of common PSLE themes and model compositions
  • β€’ Full-paper timing and exam strategy

πŸ“‹ In the Classroom: Notes on Materials & Consultations

  • β€’ Online & Physical: Online sessions are taught simultaneously with physical classes. All structured materials will be provided.
  • β€’ Online classes: Materials and worksheets will be couriered over to your doorstep prior to lessons.
  • β€’ Physical classes: Worksheets and physical materials will be distributed in class on the day itself.
  • β€’ Consultations: There will be no recordings of lessons to maintain full privacy and active engagement. Students can consult the teacher after class or during the following lesson.