The Brain

The Critical Study of Literature is often considered as the most difficult topic within the English Advanced course, with average marks substantially lower than the other modules. This is primarily...  Continue Reading

Try the following questions under time constraints ie. 40 minutes. ...  Continue Reading

This module aims to encourage appreciation for literature and to develop your own skills as creative writers. ...  Continue Reading

Listening task assessments aim to test both your writing skills and your ability to extract information from auditory excerpts under timed conditions. Whilst they can be difficult to incorproate in...  Continue Reading

Many students struggle when they are asked to provide a sustained and personal perspective on a text. Providing a perspective is understanding the purpose, why and how the text resonates with you and...  Continue Reading

You’ve heard your teacher say it time and time again: “You lost marks because you didn’t answer the question.” So, what exactly do teachers mean by this? ...  Continue Reading

It’s once again the perfect time of the year to delve into a new story. As summer gives way to autumn, as the heat dissolves into a cool breeze, what better way to listen to leaves fall than through...  Continue Reading

The skill of analysing visual texts is crucial to gaining those vital 2 or 3 marks in the short answer section of Paper 1 that can make all the difference in your final mark. ...  Continue Reading