English GCSE is a big step up from KS3 and it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to understanding the content you need to learn for your exams. If you’re looking to start the new academic year on the right foot or you’d like to start your GCSE studies with a bang, here are some things you can do to get ahead.

The 2023 Summer Reading Challenge is here! This challenge is designed to help you get back into the habit of reading, explore new genres, and improve your comprehension, creativity and concentration.

Exam season is here and it can seem overwhelming to know where to begin when you’re faced with stacks of textbooks and class notes. This is where the Cornell Note-Taking Method comes in. You can use this note-taking method in class or it can be a valuable revision tool when you’re trying to compile and revise lots of key information.

So, you want to revise like an A* student? Why not become an A* student (yes, it’s totally possible). Revision can be a bore but it doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’ve ever heard of the ‘compound effect’ you’ll know that small, consistent actions add up to BIG results. It works the same way with revision. Cramming is not the most effective method but following these steps will guarantee progress in all your subjects.

English Literature can seem tedious and even pointless at times, but it teaches us a lot about history, the human condition, sociology, politics, and much more. It also encourages us to build transferrable skills like analysis, building an argument/debate, linking points, and understanding different perspectives. With all that said, sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start, so here are my top tips for getting top marks in English Literature.