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So, what are Booster Sessions?

As we are in the midst of preparing for our next set of Booster Sessions at the end of February, we thought it might be good to talk about why we feel these sessions are so useful ...  more  

Structural Devices In Poetry

Examiners award higher marks to students who can use the correct terminology to identify structural features in poems. Today we take a look at some of these terms, and tell you the...  more  

An Inspector Calls - Ms Sheila Birling

J.B. Priestley's 1945 play ‘An Inspector Calls' is often regarded as one of the more complex texts that GCSE English students are called on to study. In this weeks Blog, we presen...  more  

An Inspector Calls - Mrs Sybil Birling

J.B. Priestley's 1945 play ‘An Inspector Calls' is often regarded as one of the more complex texts that GCSE English students are called on to study. In this weeks Blog, we presen...  more  

An Inspector Calls - Mr Arthur Birling

J.B. Priestley's 1945 play ‘An Inspector Calls' is often regarded as one of the more complex texts that GCSE English students are called on to study. In this weeks Blog, we presen...  more  

Decent Language Devices Deserve Distinctions

That’s right. In a GCSE English exam, the use of acceptable alliteration might be accorded awards! So, how do you explore how a writer uses Alliteration in their work? Read on!  more  

Create Sounds With Language Devices!

Bang! Did that make you sit up? Well it should! That word is a great language device that will grab the attention in any GCSE English essay.  more  

The Main Themes Of An Inspector Calls

J.B. Priestley’s 1945 play ‘An Inspector Calls’ is often regarded as one of the more complex texts that GCSE English students are called on to study. In this weeks Blog, we look a...  more  

Why Should You Choose A Booster Session?

With the November Mocks approaching fast, many students are attending Booster Sessions to make sure they're ready for their GCSE English exams. In today's Blog, we look at the thre...  more  

What Is Figurative Language?

What Is Figurative Language? And how do you analyse it when approaching a GCSE English exam question? Well, read on and all will be revealed...  more