Paper 1

GCSE English Language Paper 1 Overview

Paper 1 Overview

Paper 1: Overview

Paper 1: Section A Overview

Paper 1: Section B Overview

Question 1

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 1

Paper 1: Question 1 Example

Question 2

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 2

Paper 1 Question 2 Skills: Language Analysis

Paper 1 Question 2: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 2: Model Answer

Question 3

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 3

Paper 1 Question 3 Skills: Structure Analysis

Paper 1 Question 3: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 3: Model Answer

Question 4

Paper 1: How to Answer Question 4

Paper 1 Question 4 Skills: Evaluation

Paper 1 Question 4: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 4: Model Answer

Question 5

Paper 1 Question 5: Creative Writing

Paper 1 Question 5: Descriptive Writing

Paper 1 Question 5: Language Techniques

Paper 1 Question 5: SPaG

Paper 1 Question 5: Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Question 5: Creative Writing Model Answer

Paper 1 Question 5: Descriptive Writing Model Answer

Paper 2

GCSE English Language Paper 2 Overview

Paper 2 Overview

Paper 2: Overview

Paper 2 Section A: Overview

Paper 2 Section B Overview

Question 1

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 1

Paper 2: Question 1 Example

Question 2

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 2

Paper 2 Question 2 Skills: Summarising inferences

Paper 2 Question 2: Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Question 2: Model Answer

Question 3

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 3

Paper 2 Question 3 Skills: Language Analysis

Paper 2 Question 3: Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Question 3: Model Answer

Question 4

Paper 2: How to Answer Question 4

Paper 2 Question 4 Skills: Comparing Texts

Paper 2 Question 4: Mark Scheme

Paper 2 Question 4: Model Answer

Question 5

Paper 2 Question 5: Format, Audience and Purpose

Paper 2 Question 5: Persuasive Language Techniques

Paper 2 Question 5: SPaG

Paper 2 Question 5: Mark Scheme

How to Write an Article for GCSE

Paper 2 Question 5: Article Model Answer

How to Write a Letter for GCSE

Paper 2 Question 5: Letter Model Answer

How to Write a Speech for GCSE

Paper 2 Question 5: Speech Model Answer

How to Write a Review for GCSE

Paper 2 Question 5: Review Model Answer

How to Write a Guide for GCSE

Paper 2 Question 5: Guide Model Answer

Exam Skills

Exam Skills: Spelling

Mastering Spelling

Exam Skills: Punctuation

Mastering Punctuation

Exam Skills: Grammar

Mastering Sentences

Mastering Word Classes

Exam Tips

Exam Tips

Exam Tips: Reading

Using Quotes and Evidence in GCSE English Language

How to Compare Texts in GCSE English Language

Implicit Versus Explicit Meaning

How to Summarise in GCSE English Language

How to Evaluate in GCSE English Language

Exam Tips: Writing

How to Plan Your Creative Writing at GCSE

How to Structure Creative Writing at GCSE

How to Structure Persuasive Writing at GCSE

How to Engage the Reader in a Creative Writing Opening

How to Create Setting in Creative Writing

Top Tips for Creating Characters in Creative Writing

How to Write Dialogue in Creative Writing

How to Check and Proofread Your Writing at GCSE

Exam Tips: Speaking and Listening

Understanding Speaking and Listening at GCSE

Speaking and Listening Skills

GCSE Speaking and Listening: Individual Presentation

GCSE Speaking and Listening: Writing your Presentation

2026 Exams

2026 Exam Changes

Summary of 2026 Exam Changes

2026 Changes: Paper 1

2026 Changes: Paper 2

Exam boards

• Edexcel GCSE English Language
• WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language: Paper 1
• WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language: Paper 2

Study tools

• AQA GCSE English Language · Exam Questions
• AQA GCSE English Language · Past Papers

Related links

• GCSE English Language · Revision Notes
• GCSE English Language · Exam Questions
• GCSE English Language · Past Papers
• GCSE English Language · Glossary
• AQA GCSE English Language · Exam specification