GCSE English Tuition

As part of the English language curriculum, your child will be expected to read fluently and write effectively. They should be able to demonstrate a confident control of Standard English and they should be able to write grammatically correct sentences, deploy figurative language and analyse texts.

We can teach students how to answer a question, how to understand exactly what is being asked for and how to write it for the examiner. Spelling, punctuation and grammar is now marked across many subjects, meaning that a good grasp of these areas is crucial to every student. We teach fluency and structure in essay writing and aim to produce a well-rounded student at the end of their course.

English literature emphasises on developing knowledge and skills in reading, writing and critical thinking. Through literature, students will have a chance to develop culturally and acquire knowledge of the best that has been taught and written. Studying GCSE English literature should encourage students to read widely for pleasure, and as a preparation for studying literature at a higher level.

GCSE specifications in English literature should enable students to:

Read a wide range of classic literature fluently and with good understanding, and make connections across their reading Read in depth, critically and evaluatively, so that they are able to discuss and explain their understanding and ideas Develop the habit of reading widely and often Appreciate the depth and power of the English literary heritage Write accurately, effectively and analytically about their reading, using Standard English Acquire and use a wide vocabulary, including the grammatical terminology and other literary and linguistic terms they need to criticise and analyse what they read

Course Description

GCSE specifications in English language should enable students to:

Read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding Read critically, and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing Write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately Use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately Acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology, and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language

GCSE specifications in English literature should require students to study the following content:

Students should study a range of high quality, intellectually challenging, and substantial whole texts in detail. These must include:

At least one play by Shakespeare At least one 19th century novel A selection of poetry since 1789, including representative Romantic poetry Fiction or drama from the British Isles from 1914 onwards

Syllabus Covered Edexcel | AQA | OCR Levels

Foundation Level - Grades 1 - 5

Higher Level - Grades 5 - 9

How Can GCSE English Tuition Help?

• Gain confidence and exam technique with material we've created with the aid of current examiners
• Work on the topics you have the most difficulty with
• Revise your selected subjects thoroughly
• Stay focused and gain motivation from other students
• Boost your overall confidence

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