You know what deserves to go viral? Not another dance trend—but your brain. 🧠💥

Let’s face it: you spend time on TikTok (don’t deny it), so why not let your English revision tag along for the scroll?

🎬 Introducing: TikTok-Style Revision. It’s fun, fast, and unforgettable. You take famous quotes fro...

🎥 Revision... but make it popcorn-worthy. 🍿

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by those massive textbooks or re-reading Macbeth for the 17th time feels like literary deja vu—don’t panic. You’re allowed to press play instead of turning pages. In fact, I encourage it.

Watching film adaptations of your GC...

If regular comprehension questions make your eyes glaze over faster than a carbs at 3pm, you’re not alone. But here’s a secret: Paper 1 is basically a puzzle. Every question is a riddle in disguise, and if you know how to crack it, you win every time.

So let’s make it fun.

🎯 The Challenge: Solve t...

You’ve probably asked yourself this before: What is the point of English? Like, truly. Why are we analysing poems by long-dead Victorians? Why are we decoding metaphors in books written a hundred years ago? Why are we writing about structure when you could be doing literally anything else?

Here’s m...

Comparing two poems can feel tricky, but it’s a core skill in GCSE English Literature – and you can master it! Here’s how to write a poetry comparison essay that grabs top marks:

1. Read the Question Carefully 🙋‍♀️ – First, make sure you understand exactly what the exam question is asking. Is it ab...

When studying English (especially literature), you’ll hear about verse and prose. What’s the difference? 🤔 And why should a GCSE student care? Let’s break it down in a fun, simple way:

What Is Prose?
Prose is basically “normal writing” – the language of everyday speech and most novels. It’s written ...

1. English Language Paper 1 can be a lot: you’ve got to read a text and answer questions and write a creative piece, all under time pressure. 🎢 It’s no surprise that students sometimes slip up. But hey, every mistake is avoidable once you know it’s there! Here are some common Paper 1 mistakes and t...

When studying Romeo and Juliet, one debate that often comes up is: “Is Lord Capulet a good father to Juliet?” 🤔 It’s a great question because it doesn’t have a simple yes/no answer – it’s complex, just like Lord Capulet himself. Let’s analyze this fascinating character and weigh the evidence for bot...

Unseen poems on exam day – sounds scary, right? 😱 You flip the page and there’s a poem you’ve never read before, and the clock is ticking. But fear not! Here’s how to tackle an unseen poem when under exam pressure:

1. Breathe and Read the Question First 📃🔍 – Before diving into the poem, read the ex...

If you’re part of my outgoing Year 11 students, I firstly want to say a massive GOOD LUCK for results day tomorrow. Pre-results day anxiety is HORRIBLE and it’s always helpful knowing exactly what you can do on Results Day tomorrow to make the day less daunting and scary!

✅Tip 1: Avoid endless soci...

Dear Me (the slightly stressed, slightly clueless, slightly hopeful version),

You’re about to step into Year 11—and whether you realise it or not, this is going to be your year. Not because everything will be perfect (spoiler: it won’t), but because this is the year you’ll discover just how capable...

English GCSE Masterclass:

Year 11 October Mocks & Resits

Can you believe it's GCSE Results Day?! Every year, I'm always so excited to hear from my former students.. how did you do? 😊

I also know there were many of you in Year 10 and others who are Parents of Year 10s (going into Year 11) who join...