AQA Language Paper 2, Question 2 Answer + Feedback from an AQA Examiner

This page breaks down the process for answering AQA Language Paper 2 Question 2 – the language analysis question. You are advised to write PEE paragraphs for this question, if you aim for three detailed paragraphs that will be better than writing four or five smaller paragraphs. This was the student’s first time planning and […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

How to Understand the Mark Scheme

For students taking IGCSE in Literature, the absolute best way to ensure a high grade is to understand how the mark scheme works. This page will give you a breakdown of everything you need to know so that you can what examiners are looking for in plain language. You then need to make sure each […]

How to get top marks in English Language Paper 1: Section A

AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A

Below, you’ll find an approach for each question in Section A of the English Language Paper 1, including tips that help you to get full marks. The name of this paper is ‘Explorations In Creative Reading + Writing’. This exam is focused on ‘fiction’ – this means story writing. You will have to analyse a […]

CIE Unseen Poetry Essay Example — An Abandoned Factory, Detroit

Here’s a CIE Unseen Poetry Essay Example that I completed for the Cambridge IGCSE Unseen Poetry exam question, based off of the 2017 English Literature exams. I left my plan and notes in there so you could see all the working out! I also wrote the timings there for you to see roughly how long […]

Transactional Writing Paper 2 Breakdown (Edexcel GCSE)

Here’s a breakdown of how to approach every single question on the Edexcel GCSE Transactional Writing Paper (Paper 2 on the English Language GCSE course). It’ll help you with revision, exam timings and generally getting organised! If you find this lesson useful and you’re looking for more help with revision, you can access more of […]

What is the AQA GCSE English Spoken Component?

A lot of my students in the past year or so have been freaked out or confused by the spoken component of the AQA GCSE English Language course. Sometimes, they think teachers are spending too much time on it; other times they’re worried that they’ve not had enough time or guidance to properly prepare. So, […]