GCSE English Literature monthly courses.

Give your teen the skills and confidence to tackle Shakespeare head-on.

This course is designed to help students break down Macbeth with clarity and confidence, so they can walk into their GCSE English Literature exam fully prepared. We focus on the three key areas examiners look for: language, form, and structure.

Students will learn how to spot and analyse techniques like powerful imagery, word choices, and figurative language, while also understanding how Shakespeare’s structure, such as the order of events or dramatic techniques, creates meaning and impact.

We also weave in essential context such as regicide, supernatural and the great chain of being. We explore Shakespeare’s world, the beliefs of the time, and the play’s historical background, so students can use this knowledge to strengthen their answers, rather than just memorising facts.

Through clear teaching, practical examples, and personalised feedback, students will learn how to write responses that are focused, insightful, and exam-ready. By the end of the course, they’ll not only know Macbeth inside out, they’ll know how to write about it with confidence and improve their grades.

Bring Dickens’ world to life and learn how to write top-grade responses with confidence.

This course is designed to help students truly understand Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, not just memorise quotes. We break the novella down clearly, focusing on the key exam skills of language, form, and structure.

Students will explore Dickens’ distinctive use of language, from vivid imagery and symbolism to carefully chosen words that reflect his moral message. We’ll look at how Dickens crafts meaning through structural choices like the novella’s five ‘staves’, shifts in narrative focus, and the emotional arc of Scrooge’s transformation.

Context plays a crucial role too. Students will gain insight into Victorian society, including social inequality, poverty, and Dickens’ mission to highlight injustice. We explore how this context shapes the text, helping students use it naturally to strengthen their analysis rather than bolting it on as an afterthought.

Through clear explanations, engaging discussions, and practical guidance, students will learn how to build thoughtful, well-structured responses that meet the demands of the GCSE exam. By the end of the course, they’ll have a deep understanding of the novella and the skills to write about it with clarity and confidence.

Unpack Priestley’s powerful message and learn how to write sharp, insightful exam responses.

This course helps students dive deep into J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, focusing on the key skills needed to excel in GCSE English Literature: language, form, structure, and context.

We’ll explore how Priestley uses language and dramatic techniques to bring his characters vividly to life. Students will learn how to analyse key moments, from Mr Birling’s confident capitalist speeches to the Inspector’s moral warnings, and how these ideas shape the play’s message.

Structural choices like the tight timeframe, dramatic irony, and carefully timed entrances are unpacked clearly, helping students understand how Priestley builds tension and delivers his critique of society.

Context is a crucial element of this course. We’ll look at post-war Britain, shifting social attitudes, and Priestley’s own socialist beliefs, showing students how to use this knowledge effectively to deepen their analysis, rather than simply adding it on.

Through clear teaching, exam-focused guidance, and practical examples, students will build the confidence and insight needed to write thoughtful, well-structured responses. By the end of the course, they’ll not only understand Priestley’s play, they’ll be able to write about it like a pro.

Unravel Stevenson’s dark tale — and learn how to write sharp, insightful exam answers with confidence.

This course helps students get to grips with Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by focusing on the key skills needed to succeed in GCSE English Literature: language, form, structure, and context.

We’ll explore Stevenson’s rich and unsettling use of language, from gothic imagery and symbolism to his carefully chosen words that reflect duality, secrecy, and Victorian fears. Students will learn how structural choices like shifting perspectives, withheld information, and the novella’s compact form build tension and mirror the theme of hidden identities.

Context is at the heart of understanding this text. Students will examine Victorian society’s moral codes, scientific advancements, religious beliefs, and the anxieties of the time, showing how these ideas are woven into the narrative. They’ll learn how to use this knowledge naturally to deepen their analysis, not just repeat facts.

Through clear teaching, practical guidance, and targeted feedback, students will gain the confidence to produce focused, thoughtful, and exam-ready responses. By the end of the course, they’ll have a strong grasp of the novella and know exactly how to write about it under exam conditions.

Learn how to approach the Shakespeare and 19th-century novel questions with confidence, structure, and clarity.

This course is designed to give students a clear, repeatable strategy for tackling AQA Paper 1. Rather than focusing on individual texts, we focus on how to answer the questions effectively so students can apply their knowledge under real exam conditions.

Students will learn how to:

Unpick Shakespeare and 19th-century novel extracts with precision

Structure their responses clearly to hit the top bands

Integrate references and analysis smoothly

Manage their time and stay focused under pressure

Avoid common mistakes that cost marks

Through clear teaching, guided practice, and model answers, students will leave with a strong, practical strategy they can apply to any Shakespeare or 19th-century novel question, giving them the tools to feel confident and in control on exam day.

Master the skills and strategies needed to tackle Modern Texts, Poetry, and Unseen Poetry with confidence.

This course is designed to give students a clear, structured approach to answering AQA Paper 2, focusing on exam technique, timing, and how to meet the mark scheme effectively. It’s not about reteaching the texts; it’s about giving students the tools to use their knowledge under pressure.

Students will learn how to:

Plan and structure strong responses for the modern text essay.

Select and use key quotes effectively to support ideas.

Compare poems clearly and confidently in the comparative poetry question.

Approach unseen poetry with a simple, repeatable method that works for any poem.

Manage time effectively across all three sections of the paper.

Through clear teaching, guided practice, and examiner-informed strategies, students will build the confidence and clarity needed to handle Paper 2’s demands, turning their knowledge into well-structured, insightful answers that get results.