This course includes:
67 hours on-demand video
131 model answers and resources
(non-downloadable)
Full lifetime access
Access on mobile and TV
Certificate of completion
English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Exam
English Literature Paper 1 and Paper 2 Exam
Imaginative Writing Model Answers & Frameworks
Transactional Writing: Speech, Letter & Article
Write essays using the P.E.E.L Method
Macbeth, Merchant of Venice and Romeo & Juliet
How to write Grade 9 answers for English
Language Paper 1 and 2 - Model Answer examples
How to write Grade 9 answers for English
Literature Paper 1 and 2 - Model Answers
‘Relationships’ Poetry Anthology Model Answers
‘Time and Place’ Poetry Anthology Model Answers
‘Conflict’ Poetry Anthology Model Answers
How to analyse and compare Unseen poetry
'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson
Grade 9 Language & Structure Techniques
'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens
George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’
‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley
J. B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls'
Spoken Language Assessment exams
Are you a parent homeschooling your child and not sure how to go about teaching them English for their GCSEs? Alternatively your child may sadly have failed their GCSEs in English and need to resit? Perhaps you are a mature student who needs to sit your GCSEs to take your career to the next level? Whatever your needs, we've got you covered! This Course is a comprehensive course for students wishing to get TWO GCSE qualifications in English Language, English Literature as well as pass the Spoken Assessment Exams, which are all part of the EDEXCEL GCSE specification. Taught by Barbara Njau, who is an experienced and qualified English Teacher, you will gain all the knowledge you are seeking to pass the GCSE at a Level 9 - which is an A*! What will be covered in this course includes: English Language Paper 1 (including how to write a fantastic creative writing answer!), English Language Paper 2 (including looking at all the different transactional writing exercises and how to approach them), English Literature Paper 1 (how to write effectively about Shakespeare and post-1914 Literature) as well as English Literature Paper 2 (how to understand 19th Century fiction texts, the Edexcel poetry anthology and unseen poetry).
*Please note that purchases for this course are non-refundable and model answers are
read-only (not for download).*
15 sections • 222 lectures
Lesson 1: Meet your English Teacher Preview
Lesson 2: Understand the EDEXCEL Specification
Lesson 3: Course aims & grading structure
Lesson 4: How to register as an external student
Lesson 5: Setting expectations – what this course does NOT doPreview
Lesson 6: Terminology – English Language Techniques Explained!Preview
Lesson 7: Terminology – English Literature Techniques Explained!Preview
Lesson 8: Advanced Techniques: Iambic pentameter explained!Preview
Lesson 9: Advanced Techniques: Trochaic trimeter explained!Preview
Lesson 10: Advanced Techniques: Trochaic tetrameter explained!
Lesson 11: Advanced Techniques: Anapestic tetrameter explained!
Lesson 12: Advanced Techniques: Heroic couplets explained!Preview
Lesson 13: Advanced Techniques: Colloquial language explained!
Lesson 14: Advanced Techniques: Synecdoche explained!
Lesson 15: Advanced Techniques: Litotes explained!
Lesson 16: Advanced Techniques: Anadiplosis explained!
Lesson 17: Advanced Techniques: Anaphora explained!
Lesson 18: Advanced Techniques: Hypophora explained!
Lesson 19: Advanced Techniques: Asyndeton explained!
Lesson 20: Advanced Techniques: Polysyndeton explained!
Lesson 21: Advanced Techniques: Chiasmus explained!
Lesson 22: Advanced Techniques: Epizeuxis explained!
Lesson 23: Advanced Techniques: Epistrophe explained!
Lesson 24: Advanced Techniques: Palindrome explained!
Lesson 25: Advanced Techniques: Portmanteau explained!
Lesson 26: Advanced Techniques: Anthropomorphism explained!
Lesson 27: Advanced Techniques: Zoomorphism explained!
Lesson 28: Advanced Techniques: Chremamorphism explained!
Lesson 29: Advanced Techniques: How To Tell The Difference Between Anthropomorphism and Zoomorphism
Lesson 30: How to find key words in a question!
Lesson 31: How to write an essay using the P.E.E Method!
Lesson 32: Take your essay to the next level using P.E.E.L!
Lesson 33: English Language Paper 1 explained
Lesson 34: English Language Paper 1: A Walkthrough Of The 2019 Paper And Timings Explained!Preview
Lesson 35: English Language Paper 1: Question 1 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 37: English Language Paper 1: Question 3 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 38:English Language Paper 1: Question 4 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 39: English Language Paper 1: Question 5 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 40: English Language Paper 1 Walkthrough: 2017 Paper ExplainedPreview
Lesson 41: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Mill on the Floss Question 1Preview
Lesson 42: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Mill on the Floss Question 2
Lesson 43: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Mill on the Floss Question 3
Lesson 44: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Mill on the Floss Question 4Preview
Lesson 45: Imaginative Writing: How to Plan a Story!
Lesson 46: Descriptive Writing: How to Plan a Descriptive Essay!
Lesson 47: Ten Words That Will Make Any Creative Writing Story Sound Genius!
Lesson 48: English Language Paper 1: Section B: Question 6 – Imaginative Writing Model Answer!
Lesson 49: English Language Paper 1 Walkthrough: 2018 Paper Explained
Lesson 50: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Crime and Punishment Question 1
Lesson 51: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Crime and Punishment Question 2
Lesson 52: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Crime and Punishment Question 3
Lesson 53: English Language Paper 1: Section A: Crime and Punishment Question 4
Lesson 54: English Language Paper 1: Section B: Question 6 – Imaginative Writing Model Answer!
Lesson 55: English Language Paper 2 explained
Lesson 56: English Language Paper 2: A Walkthrough Of The 2019 Paper And Timings Explained! Preview
Lesson 57: English Language Paper 2: Question 1 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 58: English Language Paper 2: Question 2 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 59: English Language Paper 2: Question 3 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 60: English Language Paper 2: Question 4 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 61: English Language Paper 2: Question 5 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 62: English Language Paper 2: Question 6 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 64: English Language Paper 2: Question 7b Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 65: English Language Paper 2: Question 8 Model Answer - Writing A Full Mark Response To the 2019 Paper!
Lesson 66: English Language Paper 2 Walkthrough: 2015 Paper ExplainedPreview
Lesson 67: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 1Preview
Lesson 68: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 2Preview
Lesson 69: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 3
Lesson 70: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 4
Lesson 71: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 5
Lesson 72: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 6
Lesson 73: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 7a
Lesson 74: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Ralston and Shackleton Question 7b
Lesson 75: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Newspaper & Website Articles Explained!
Lesson 76: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Letter Writing Explained!
Lesson 77: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Speech Writing Explained!
Lesson 78: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Writing Reviews Explained!
Lesson 79: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Question 9 Model Answer!
Lesson 80: English Language Paper 2 Walkthrough: 2017 Paper Explained
Lesson 81: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 1
Lesson 82: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 2
Lesson 83: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 3
Lesson 84: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 4
Lesson 85: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 5
Lesson 86: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 6
Lesson 87: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 7a
Lesson 88: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Aldrin and Peake Question 7b
Lesson 89: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Question 8 Model Answer!
Lesson 90: English Language Paper 2 Walkthrough: 2018 Paper Explained
Lesson 91: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 1
Lesson 92: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 2
Lesson 93: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 3
Lesson 94: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 4
Lesson 95: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 5
Lesson 96: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 6
Lesson 97: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 7a
Lesson 98: English Language Paper 2: Section A: Tony Russell and Mezz Mezzrow Question 7b
Lesson 99: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Newspaper & Website Articles Explained!
Lesson 100: English Language Paper 2: Section B: Question 9 Model Answer!
Lesson 101: Introducing Macbeth
Lesson 102: Macbeth Act 1 Reading
Lesson 103: Macbeth Act 2 Reading
Lesson 104: Macbeth Act 3 Reading
Lesson 105: Macbeth Act 4 Reading
Lesson 106: Macbeth Act 5 Reading
Lesson 107: Macbeth MindmapPreview
Lesson 108: Macbeth Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 109: Lady Macbeth Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 110: Banquo Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 111: King Duncan Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 112: Macduff Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 113: The Witches Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 114: English Literature Paper 1, Section A explained!
Lesson 116: English Literature Paper 1, Section A: Macbeth Question 1B Model Answer – 2017 Paper
Lesson 117: English Literature Paper 1, Section A: Macbeth Question 1A Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 118: English Literature Paper 1, Section A: Macbeth Question 1B Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 119: Introducing Romeo & Juliet Question
Lesson 120: Romeo & Juliet Prologue Reading
Lesson 121: Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Reading
Lesson 122: Romeo & Juliet Chorus Reading
Lesson 123: Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Reading
Lesson 124: Romeo & Juliet Act 3 Reading
Lesson 125: Romeo & Juliet Act 4 Reading
Lesson 126: Romeo & Juliet Act 5 Reading
Lesson 127: Romeo & Juliet MindmapPreview
Lesson 128: Romeo Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 129: Juliet Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 130: Benvolio Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 131: Mercutio Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 132: Tybalt Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 133: Nurse Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 134: Friar Lawrence Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 135: English Literature Paper 1, Section A explained!
Lesson 137: English Literature Paper 1, Section A: Romeo & Juliet Question 3B Model Answer – 2017 Paper
Lesson 138: English Literature Paper 1, Section A: Romeo & Juliet Question 3A Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 139: English Literature Paper 1, Section A: Romeo & Juliet Question 3B Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 140: Introducing An Inspector Calls
Lesson 141: An Inspector Calls Act 1 Reading
Lesson 142: An Inspector Calls Act 2 Reading
Lesson 143: An Inspector Calls Act 3 Reading
Lesson 144: An Inspector Calls Mindmap
Lesson 145: Mr Arthur Birling Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 146: Mr Arthur Birling Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 147: Sheila Birling Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 148: Eric Birling Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 149: Gerald Croft Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 150: Inspector Goole Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 151: English Literature Paper 1, Section B Explained!
Lesson 153: English Literature Paper 1, Section B: Inspector Calls Question 8 Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 154: Introducing Animal Farm
Lesson 155: Animal Farm Chapter 1 Reading
Lesson 156: Animal Farm Chapter 2 Reading
Lesson 157: Animal Farm Chapter 3 Reading
Lesson 158: Animal Farm Chapter 4 Reading
Lesson 159: Animal Farm Chapter 5 Reading
Lesson 160: Animal Farm Chapter 6 Reading
Lesson 161: Animal Farm Chapter 7 Reading
Lesson 162: Animal Farm Chapter 8 Reading
Lesson 163: Animal Farm Chapter 9 Reading
Lesson 164: Animal Farm Chapter 10 Reading
Lesson 165: Animal Farm MindmapPreview
Lesson 166: Napoleon Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 167: Snowball Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 168: Old Major Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 169: Boxer Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 170: Clover Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 171: Squealer Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 172: Mr Jones Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 173: English Literature Paper 1, Section B Explained!
Lesson 174: English Literature Paper 1, Section B: Inspector Calls Question 15 Model Answer – 2017 Paper
Lesson 175: English Literature Paper 1, Section B: Inspector Calls Question 16 Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 176: Introducing Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Lesson 177: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 1 Reading
Lesson 178: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 2 Reading
Lesson 179: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 3 Reading
Lesson 180: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 4 Reading
Lesson 181: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 5 Reading
Lesson 182: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 6 Reading
Lesson 183: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 7 Reading
Lesson 184: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 8 Reading
Lesson 185: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 9 Reading
Lesson 186: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Chapter 10 Reading
Lesson 187: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Mindmap
Lesson 188: Dr Jekyll Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 189: Mr Hyde Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 190: Dr Lanyon Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 191: Mr Utterson Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 192: English Literature Paper 2, Section A explained!
Lesson 193: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Question 3A Model Answer – 2017 Paper
Lesson 194: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Question 3B Model Answer – 2017 Paper
Lesson 195: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Question 3A Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 196: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Question 3B Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 197: Introducing A Christmas Carol
Lesson 198: A Christmas Carol Stave 1 Reading
Lesson 199: A Christmas Carol Stave 2 Reading
Lesson 200: A Christmas Carol Stave 3 Reading
Lesson 201: A Christmas Carol Stave 4 Reading
Lesson 202: A Christmas Carol Stave 5 Reading
Lesson 203: A Christmas Carol Mindmap
Lesson 204: Scrooge Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 205: Bob Cratchit Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 206: Jacob Marley Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 207: Ghost of Christmas Past Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 208: Ghost of Christmas Present Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 209: Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 210: English Literature Paper 2, Section A explained!
Lesson 211: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: A Christmas Carol Question 4A Model Answer – 2017 Paper
Lesson 212: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: A Christmas Carol Question 4B Model Answer – 2017 Paper
Lesson 213: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: A Christmas Carol Question 4A Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 214: English Literature Paper 2, Section A: A Christmas Carol Question 4B Model Answer – 2018 Paper
Lesson 215: Introducing Frankenstein: Plot Summary In A Nutshell!
Lesson 216: Frankenstein Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 217: The Creature Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 218: Captain Walton Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 219: Elizabeth Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 220: Justine Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 221: Introducing Jane Eyre: Plot Summary In A Nutshell!
Lesson 222: Jane Eyre Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 223: Mr Rochester Character Quotes Explained!Preview
Lesson 224: Mrs Reed Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 225: Helen Burns Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 226: Bertha Mason Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 227: St John Rivers Character Quotes Explained!
Lesson 228: The difference between "Language," "Form" and "Structure" explained!Preview
Lesson 229: Different types of "form" in poetry!Preview
Lesson 230: Five Literature Techniques You'll Find In ANY Poem!Preview
Lesson 231: La Belle Dame Sans Merci Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 232: A Child To His Sick Grandfather Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 233: She Walks In Beauty Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 234: A Complaint Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 235: Neutral Tones Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 236: Sonnet 43 Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 237: My Last Duchess Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 238: 1st Date – She And 1st Date - He Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 239: Valentine Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 240: One Flesh Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 241: I Wanna Be Yours Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 242: Love’s Dog Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 243: Nettles Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 244: The Manhunt Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 245: My Father Would Not Show Us Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 246: Last Minute Revision Mindmap Of ALL 15 Poems!
Lesson 247: Relationships Poetry: Model Answer - Walkthrough and Explanation!
Lesson 248: The difference between "Language," "Form" and "Structure" explained!Preview
Lesson 249: Different types of "form" in poetry!Preview
Lesson 250: Five Literature Techniques You'll Find In ANY Poem!Preview
Lesson 251: A Poison Tree Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 252: The Destruction of Sennacherib Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 253: Extract From The Prelude Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 254: The Man He Killed Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 255: Cousin Kate Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 256: Half-caste Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 257: Exposure Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 258: The Charge of the Light Brigade Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 259: Catrin Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 260: War Photographer Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 261: Belfast Confetti Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 262: The Class Game Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 263: Poppies Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 264: No Problem Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 265: What Were They Like? Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 266: Last Minute Revision Mindmap Of ALL 15 Poems!
Lesson 267: Conflict Poetry: Model Answer - Walkthrough and Explanation!
Lesson 268: The difference between "Language," "Form" and "Structure" explained!Preview
Lesson 269: Different types of "form" in poetry!Preview
Lesson 270: Five Literature Techniques You'll Find In ANY Poem!Preview
Lesson 271: To Autumn Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 272: Composed Upon Westminster Bridge Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 273: London Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 274: I Started Early – Took My Dog Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 275: Where The Picnic Was Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 276: Adlestrop Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 277: Home Thoughts From Abroad Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 278: First Flight Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 279: Stewart Island Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 280: Presents from my Aunts In Pakistan Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 281: Hurricane Hits England Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 282: Nothing’s Changed Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 283: Postcard from a Travel Snob Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 284: In Romney Marsh Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 285: Absence Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 286: Time and Place Poetry: Model Answer - Walkthrough and Explanation!
Lesson 287: The difference between "Language," "Form" and "Structure" explained!Preview
Lesson 288: Different types of "form" in poetry!Preview
Lesson 289: Five Literature Techniques You'll Find In ANY Poem!Preview
Lesson 290: To My Sister Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 291: Sunday Dip Poem Explained & Analysed!Preview
Lesson 292: Mild the Mist Upon the Hill Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 293: Captain Cook (To My Brother) Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 294:Clear and Gentle Stream Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 295: I Remember, I Remember Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 296: Island Man Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 297: Peckham Rye Lane Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 298: We Refugees Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 299: Us Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 300: In Wales, Wanting to be Italian Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 301: Kumukanda Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 302: Jamaican British Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 303: My Mother’s Kitchen Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lesson 304: The Emigrée Poem Explained & Analysed!
Lecture 305: What is the spoken assessment exam?
Lecture 306: How to prepare for a Spoken Assessment
Lecture 307: Spoken Assessment Exam examples
Lecture 308: How to Deliver a Spoken assessment exam
Lecture 309: You've made it!
