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GCSE English Language Revision Course

Price

£25 per hour

Duration

Feb 24-April 24 | 9weeks | 1 hour per week

About the Course

Week 1: Understanding Paper 1 'Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing' 

  • Overview of Paper 1 structure 

  • How to approach Q1 and Q2 in the Reading section 

  • Identifying explicit ideas in fiction texts 

  • Analysing how writers use language to achieve effects 

  • Using relevant technical terminology 


Week 2: Reading Section Q3 and Q4 

  • Strategies for answering Q3 in the Reading section 

  • Analysing how writers use structure to achieve effects 

  • Using relevant technical terminology in response 

 

  • Techniques for answering Q4 in the Reading section 

  • Critical evaluation of texts with textual references 

  • Analysing language and structure for effect 


Week 3: Writing Section Q5 – Narrative and description  

  • Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Narrative) 

  • Clear and effective communication 

  • Adapting tone, style, and register 

  • Organizing information and ideas structurally and grammatically 

 

  • Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Description) 

  • Effective communication in different forms 

  • Adapting tone, style, and register 

  • Revise organizational skills using structural and grammatical features 

 

Week 4: Writing Section Q5 - Proofreading and Identifying Features 

  • Effective proofreading and error correction 

  • Identifying features of well-written pieces 

  • Refining writing skills 

 

Week 5: Understanding Paper 2 'Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives' 

  • Overview of Paper 2 structure 

  • Approaching Q1 and Q2 in the Reading section 

  • Identifying and interpreting explicit information 

  • Synthesizing evidence from different texts 

 

Week 6: Reading Section Q3 and Q4 in Paper 2 

  • Strategies for answering Q3 in the Reading section 

  • Analysing how writers use language and structure 

  • Using relevant subject terminology to support views 

 

  • Techniques for answering Q4 in the Reading section 

  • Comparing writers’ ideas and perspectives across texts 

  • Critical evaluation with textual references 

 

Week 7: Writing Section Q5 - Letter, Email, and Speech 

  • Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Letter, Email, and Speech) 

  • Clear and effective communication 

  • Adapting tone, style, and register 

  • Organising information and ideas for coherence 

 

Week 8: Writing Section Q5 - Article and Report 

  • Approaching Q5 in the Writing section (Article and Report) 

  • Clear and effective communication 

  • Adapting tone, style, and register 

  • Organising information and ideas for coherence 

 

Week 9: Revision and Recap 

  • Reviewing all skills learned 

  • Practice exercises for each section 

  • Addressing any remaining questions or concerns 


Dates

19/02/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

26/02/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

04/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

11/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

18/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

25/03/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

08/04/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

15/04/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

22/04/2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Your Instructor

John P

John P

John is an experienced and enthusiastic English tutor with a proven track record of helping students of all ages and levels achieve their language goals. John possesses an in-depth understanding of language mechanics, literature analysis, and communication strategies. His years of experience have equipped him with the ability to tailor his teaching methods to suit individual learning styles, ensuring that each student reaches their fullest potential.
John believes that learning should be an engaging and enjoyable experience. With his patient and encouraging demeanour, he creates a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, explore ideas, and express themselves freely. His interactive teaching style incorporates a variety of techniques that will help engage with his students.

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