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English Literature


 

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  

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  

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  

The Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol?

The Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ is full of wonderful characters, and this week we take a look at one of the most famous, the Ghost Of Christmas Past, and examine th...  more  

Macbeth - The architect of his own downfall?

Is Macbeth responsible for his own fate? This question has been pondered by many students of Shakespeare over the centuries, and the answer is not a simple one – it depends on your...  more