Mastering English Language Papers: The Art of Writing Excellence

Exceptional writing skills are the cornerstone of success for the two major writing components on English Language Papers 1 and 2, regardless of your exam board. These critical questions collectively represent 25% of the total marks across both papers—a significant portion that can dramatically impact final grades.

As an experienced examiner who has evaluated hundreds of student responses, I bring intimate knowledge of the assessment criteria and marking process. My extensive training with AQA has given me particular insight into the non-fiction writing task, where I find genuine joy in seeing young people articulate their perspectives on contemporary issues. My teaching approach consistently produces "convincing" and "compelling" responses—the exact terminology examiners use when awarding top-band marks.

Whether your child is preparing for imminent examinations or building foundational skills to achieve excellence in the future, my targeted guidance can make the difference between average and outstanding performance.

I've analysed previous years' non-fiction writing tasks and am forecasting a LETTER format for this year's Paper 2—prepare accordingly!