GCSEEnglish LanguageAQARevision Notes

AQA GCSE English Language
Revision Notes

Concise resources for the AQA GCSE English Language course.

Paper 1

Paper 1 Overview

Paper 1: Section A Overview

Paper 1: Section B Overview

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 1

Paper 1: Question 1 Example

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 2

Paper 1 Question 2 Skills: Language Analysis

Paper 1 Question 2: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 2: Model Answer

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 3

Paper 1 Question 3 Skills: Structure Analysis

Paper 1 Question 3: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 3: Model Answer

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 4

Paper 1 Question 4 Skills: Evaluation

Paper 1 Question 4: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 4: Model Answer

Paper 1 Question 5: Creative Writing

Paper 1 Question 5: Descriptive Writing

Paper 1 Question 5: Language Techniques

Paper 1 Question 5: SPaG

Paper 1 Question 5: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 5: Creative Writing Model Answer

Paper 1 Question 5: Descriptive Writing Model Answer

Paper 2

Paper 2 Overview

Paper 2 Section A: Overview

Paper 2 Section B Overview

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 1

Paper 2: Question 1 Example

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 2

Paper 2 Question 2 Skills: Summarising

Paper 2 Question 2: Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Question 2: Model Answer

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 3

Paper 2 Question 3 Skills: Language Analysis

Paper 2 Question 3: Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Question 3: Model Answer

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 4

Paper 2 Question 4 Skills: Comparing Texts

Paper 2 Question 4: Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Question 4: Model Answer

Paper 2 Question 5: Format, Audience and Purpose

Paper 2 Question 5: Persuasive Language Techniques

Paper 2 Question 5: SPaG

Paper 2 Question 5: Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Question 5: Article Model Answer

Paper 2 Question 5: Letter Model Answer

Paper 2 Question 5: Speech Model Answer

Exam Skills

Mastering Spelling

Mastering Punctuation

Mastering Sentences

Mastering Word Classes

Using Quotes and Evidence in GCSE English Language

How to Compare Texts in GCSE English Language

Implicit Versus Explicit Meaning

How to Summarise in GCSE English Language

How to Evaluate in GCSE English Language

How to Plan Your Creative Writing at GCSE

How to Engage the Reader in a Creative Writing Opening

Top Tips for Creating Characters in Creative Writing

How to Write Dialogue in Creative Writing

How to Check and Proofread Your Writing at GCSE

2026 Exams

Summary of 2026 Exam Changes

2026 Changes: Paper 1

2026 Changes: Paper 2

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