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The Ultimate Exam Prep: The Fiction Technique Bank
If you are currently preparing for your GCSE English Language or English Literature exams, then you know how important it is to be able to identify and analyse a wide …
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Going Beyond Single Word Analysis with my Language Technique Bank
I find that language analysis is the first analytical skill that students really get to grips with. However, they often fall into a trap of analysing the same thing over …
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The Flow of Information: How to Approach Structural Analysis for a High Grade
For many students, structure seems like a mysterious, confusing concept. They end up writing vague, repetitive phrases like: "This makes the writing flow and interests the reader." Let’s be honest: …
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How to Improve the Vocabulary in Your An Inspector Calls English Essays
If you have spent any time practicing essays for An Inspector Calls, you have probably found yourself trapped in the Vocabulary Loop of Death. You know the characters. You understand …
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Why Is Subject Terminology Important in GCSE English?
Today I am tackling a question I get all the time - Why do examiners care so much about subject terminology?Maybe you are thinking, “Surely my ideas matter more than …
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Is Subject Terminology the Most Important Part of an Answer?
Today we are answering one of the biggest student worries: “Do I have to cram loads of subject terminology into my essay, or I will fail?” Short answer: No. Long …
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What Are the Three Types of Subject Terminology?
Today we are tackling one of those phrases that seems to haunt every English GCSE mark scheme: subject terminology. You will see it written everywhere, but what does it actually …
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What Mistakes Do Students Make with Subject Terminology?
Today we are diving into a common pitfall: the classic mistakes students make with subject terminology. If you are aiming for a top grade, these are the traps you need …
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What Is Feature Spotting And Why Do Examiners Hate It?
Let us have a little chat about something that might already be sneaking into your essays without you even realising it: feature spotting.So, What Is Feature Spotting?Feature spotting is when …
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How Do Examiners Mark Subject Terminology?
Today we are sneaking behind the scenes of the exam papers to answer a big question: How do examiners actually mark subject terminology?Because if you are going to put the …
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Do You Need Subject Terminology for a Grade 9?
Today we are tackling an important question: Do you actually need subject terminology to hit the top grades?The short answer is yes, but not on its own. Let me explain.Why …
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Do You Need to Use Subject Terminology in Every Exam Answer?
Today we are answering a classic revision panic question: Do I have to use subject terminology in every single exam answer?The short answer: No. But you do need to use …
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