Top Tips for Revising GCSE English Language & Literature
Revising for English Language and Literature is all about knowing your texts, understanding what examiners want, and practising your writing. Unlike subjects with one-word answers, these exams test your ability to analyse, argue, and express ideas clearly.
Make sure you’re familiar with key themes, characters, and techniques in your set texts. Know how to structure essays and other responses, and learn what the mark schemes reward – from using subject terminology like similes and onomatopoeia to addressing the assessment objectives. Practice writing under timed conditions and aim to make your answers clear and focused, helping the examiner give you every mark you deserve.
Below are recommendations from your teachers to support you with revising for English Language.