AQA Paper 2 English Language Guide

Paper 2 is 1 hour 45 minutes. It is worth 80 marks. And it asks students to do something that many find genuinely difficult: read two separate sources, compare perspectives, analyse language, and then write a convincing non-fiction piece, all under timed conditions.

Without a clear plan for each question, students can easily lose marks they were fully capable of earning.

This free guide gives your teen a 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 exactly what the examiner wants to see.

This is what your teen will have after reading it:

✅ A clear understanding of all five questions on Paper 2

✅ A simple approach to the true/false question that saves time at the start

✅ The key skills needed to write a strong summary comparing two sources

✅ Language and structural techniques to use in Q3 and Q4

✅ A framework for Q4 comparison answers using both sources

✅ Practical planning tips for Q5 non-fiction writing, including letters, speeches and articles

✅ 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 Paper 2 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.