Here you'll find a series of short videos to help you get over the line in the MW Theory exam
These videos are here to help and guide you on your journey to the MW exam. The first few videos are free to view, after which the videos are accessible through a payment portal. New videos will be added to the site every month during 2025 to build up to a full library of 100 films by August 2026. We hope you enjoy watching these as much as we enjoyed making them.
Study Smart, Stress Less !
Tim Wildman MW, founder, WineTutor.tv
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You only get one chance to make a first impression. It’s almost impossible to write a pass essay with a weak introduction. In this film we look at why the introduction is so important, and some tricks and templates to get it right every time.
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What is the most common reason that students fail? The answer is that they “don't answer the question.” Avoid this common pitfall by using the foolproof technique of Unpacking the Question, it will transform your essay writing.
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We interview Masters of Wine and ask them "How did you pass the theory exam?”
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Where do you start? The MW syllabus is a mile wide and an inch deep. In this film we look at the key planning steps required for Stage 1 and Stage 2 students as well as how studying for the MW exam is a bit like dialling for a pizza. Plus top tips on going on study trips.
If you could sum up what the Theory exam is asking for in two words it would be “Critical Analysis”. In this film we look at this often misunderstood concept, what it means, why it’s so important to passing the MW Theory exam and share examples of how to demonstrate Critical Analysis in Papers 1 to 5.
The use of Topic Specific Vocabulary not only shows authority, it is often the difference between pass and fail. In this film we explore this rarely discussed secret weapon that every student should have in their tool kit, and why Topic Specific Vocabulary is just as important as having strong examples.
Why are essays so difficult to write? The content of the essay form is often emphasised at the expense of style, but you have to master both to write passing essays every time. This film explains the elusive “MW Tone of Voice”, what it is and the tricks and techniques to achieving it.
A journey of a thousand mies begins with a single step. The most important step in essay writing is identifying the type of essay, and which is the best essay structure to tackle it. In this film we look at the three main choices of Essay Structure and how to choose the right one to match the question and paper, including the famous Example Led Approach, designed to tackle those broad Paper 4 and 5 essays and help you put your best foot forward!