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First, read the extract slowly and thoroughly. Try to get an overall sense of it. What is the tone? You will need to construct an argument about what the extract is trying to do. It is important to be able t...

Writing a great answer to an AS or A2 English essay is tougher than it was at GCSE but it is important to build on the skills you developed at the earlier level. The three things to remember are a) Focus you...

One of the biggest worries for students taking A Level English Literature is that most of the exams are closed book, meaning that you cannot have a copy of the text in the exam with you. This does mean that ...

'Feature spotting' is a term that teachers often throw around in classrooms, and sometimes never fully explain. This can lead students feeling confused and frustrated. This was a problem that I used to have,...

Trying to revise for an English exam can always seem like a daunting task. Though with other subjects it can feel obvious to know what to learn and easy to tell whether you’re ready for the exam or not, Engl...