AQA Paper 1 English Language Guide

Paper 1 is 1 hour 45 minutes. It is worth 80 marks. And most students sit down to start it without a clear plan for how to use their time.

That is not their fault. But it is something that costs them marks they were fully capable of earning.

This free guide gives your teen a clear, question-by-question breakdown of the entire paper. It covers what each question is actually testing, how many marks are available, how long to spend on each one, and what the examiner wants to see in the response.

This is what your teen will have after reading it:

✅ A clear understanding of all five questions on Paper 1

✅ The key language and structural techniques they need to identify

✅ Specific starter phrases to use in their answers

✅ Practical writing tips for Q5 that most students never get told

✅ The confidence of knowing exactly what to do when they open the paper

Whether your teen is aiming for a Grade 4 or pushing for a 7, having a structured approach to the paper makes a real difference. This guide gives them that structure in plain, simple terms.

It is free. It is practical. And they can use it straight away.