AQA Language Paper 2, Question 3: A*/L9 Full Mark Answer

Below, you’ll find a high-grade student example answer for AQA GCSE Language Paper 2: Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives, Question 3. I’ve added in the mark scheme notes to show why this would receive a high level. Thanks for reading! If you need help with this exam, you can take a look at our full course. […]

Macbeth Essay Planning: Fear and Weakness

Macbeth: Essay Question Breakdown Below, you’ll find two Macbeth essay questions – each one is broken down into a clear process that shows you how to identify keywords, select information from the extract, formulate a plan and develop a thesis. This process is a generalised process, so make sure to check your own exam board […]

Notes on Religion in “Macbeth”

Below, you’ll find some thoughts, notes and comments on the idea of religion in “Macbeth”. These are intended as a starting point – you should also read essays on the topic, do your own research and develop your own more personal and detailed beliefs about each theme before attempting to write essays! Every essay or […]

Setting in Macbeth

Macbeth is set in Scotland – it’s part of the United Kingdom, but a separate country from England. The country is in the far North, and it is known for dramatic weather and wild landscapes – particularly the moors or ‘blasted heath’ upon which we meet the Witches. The opening of the play begins this […]

AQA Language Paper 1, Question 4 – Full Mark Answers

AQA English Language Paper 1, Question 4

I’ve been teaching the AQA Language Paper 1 ‘Rosabel’ extract a lot recently, and I find that students generally enjoy it the most out of all of the different sample papers that are available. But, there’s always a huge debate when we get to Question 4: Is Rosabel right to be annoyed by the rich […]

How to write a Discursive Linguistics Paragraph

Part 2 – Cautious Paragraphs If you’ve made it through the previous lesson’s activities, then well done! You have introduced your argument and set yourself up to discuss the main linguistic issues raised by your source material. Thanks for reading! If you find this useful, take a look at our other English Language and Literature […]

AQA Language Paper 1, Question 2: Example Answer

Below, you’ll find an example answer written by a student in time conditions to an AQA Language Paper 1 Past Paper Question 2 (‘Rosabel extract’ – 2017 exam).

How to Read and Understand Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”

Below, I’ll go through some key approaches to help you understand Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” – at any level – to help you get past the fear of reading the text, into the part where you can enjoy it and find it interesting. Everyone knows Shakespeare is hard to read. It’s a fact that puts most people […]

How to write a Discursive Introduction

The Background of Discursive Essays Up until 2021, it was actually possible to get through the entire Cambridge International A-Level English Language (9093) without having to write a discursive essay. Up until 2021, Paper 3 was a comparative analysis of two texts per question. Up until 2021 Paper 4 allowed a choice of Child Language […]

Macbeth and Shakespeare’s Audience

Below, you’ll find a list of the most important beliefs of people (audience) in Shakespeare’s time. Use these to enhance your essay analysis by making deeper connections between the story and its meanings. It’s important to read any Shakespeare play with knowledge of its cultural context. In this case, we need to understand the beliefs […]