English Resources (page 12)

For English Reading or Writing exams, you will be required to identify, quote and demonstrate language techniques.So what are they?Language techniques/devices or structures are a set ...

What are verbsVerb: Verbs are action words. They describe what someone is doing.Examples:Tom painted his picture.(In this example, the verb is `painted` as it expres...

When applying for a job, a strong cover letter can really help your application stand out. Here`s some cover letter advice to help you land your dream job.Do Your ResearchFind out...

A GCSE English Language Paper shows the picture of a moustached, scruffy and sad old man - asking for a descri ption, as suggested by this picture. With a little inspiration, effort, ...

Parts of SpeechThese are the different categories of words that are used in a sentence. All of our sentences are made up of parts of speech. These include: pronouns, nouns, verbs, adj...

AQA Power and Conflict poems. OzymandiasPower of: nature over human achievement/hubris etc, power of time over reputationConflict between: representation and reality, poet and the ...

How does Priestley use language to present the character of Arthur Birling? (AQA question)Write about: Your opinions of Mr Birling.How Priestley presents Mr Birling by the way that...

English language Paper 2: Section B(Writing)ArticlesIf you are asked to write a newspaper or magazine article in the exam you will be required to show some understanding of the form o...

When you study English as a foreign language, you learn many weird and wonderful words, but this sometimes feels like a bit of a wasted effort, as native speakers like to use just a f...

AQA Language Paper 2Source A: Abdication Speech of Edward VIII In 1936, King Edward VIII gave up the British throne to marry the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. At the time, membe...