Here, you’ll find a range of GCSE English revision blogs that have been designed to help you comprehend a variety of different aspects of English. Whether you’re looking to revise certain poems, specific elements of your GCSE English exam or you’re simply after some tips and tricks to use in class, you’ll find it all here in our GCSE English Revision Category.
- Lines Written in Early Spring Analysis: AQA Worlds and LivesHeal your soul with William Wordsworth’s poem inspired by the wonderment of nature as we take you through a Lines Written in Early Spring analysis.
- Shall Earth No More Inspire Thee Analysis: AQA Worlds and LivesThis ‘Shall Earth No More Inspire Thee’ analysis looks at Emily Brontë’s 1846 poem, which is a plea for the poem’s subject to find solace in nature during a dark period in their life. Implying that the subject was once a dreamer with an affinity to the natural world.
- AQA Paper 1 Micro Mock: The Haunted Dolls’ HouseThis English Language Paper 1 Micro Mock contains four questions that correspond with The Haunted Dolls’ House, a Victorian ghost story. Having a go at this exam-style micro paper will give you a clear idea of what to expect from the …
- Thirteen Poem Analysis: AQA Worlds and LivesJoin us as we deconstruct the poetry of AQA World and Lives at GCSE level. Our Thirteen poem analysis takes the spotlight in this post.
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning – Sonnet 29: I Think of Thee! AQA Love and RelationshipsWelcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem -Sonnet 29: I Think of Thee!
- AQA Worlds and Lives PoetryAQA’s Worlds and Lives poetry anthology is coming to a classroom near you! And yes, that means a whole batch of beautifully constructed poems needs to go into the Beyond Revision analysis machine!
- Like an Heiress: AQA Worlds and Lives“The beach is deserted except for one lone wave of rubbish.” Join us in revising Grace Nichols’ Like an Heiress for AQA GCSE English.
- GCSE English Language Grade BoundariesEach year, the grade boundaries for the GCSE English Language exams change. This is because the difficulty of each paper varies slightly and so changing the grade boundaries is a fair way to combat this.
- GCSE English Literature Grade BoundariesAnother year, another set of GCSE English Literature grade boundaries. Read up on them here.
- Before You Were Mine: AQA Love and RelationshipsWelcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring Love’s Philosophy poem, by mad lad Shelley.
- Climbing My Grandfather: AQA Love and RelationshipsI decide to do it free, without a rope or net Andrew Waterhouse Welcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring Climbing My Grandfather by Andrew Waterhouse. We’ll be focusing on: Climbing My …
- Follower by Seamus Heaney Analysis: AQA Love and RelationshipsWelcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring Love’s Philosophy poem, by mad lad Shelley.
- Mother, Any Distance by Simon Armitage: AQA Love and RelationshipsWelcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring Love’s Philosophy poem, by mad lad Shelley.
- The Farmer’s Bride Analysis: AQA Love and RelationshipsWelcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring a poem by Charlotte Mew – come read our ‘The Farmer’s Bride’ analysis.
- AQA Love and Relationships PoemsWe know that learning all of the AQA Love and Relationships poems is never an easy task and this blog is here to help you in your GCSE exams.
- Neutral Tones by Thomas Hardy Analysis: AQA Love and RelationshipsWelcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring Love’s Philosophy poem, by mad lad Shelley.
- Robert Browning (1812-1889)Robert Browning was born in London, England on the 7th of May 1812 and died in Venice, Italy on the 12th of December 1889. He was a poet …
- When do GCSE Exams Finish in 2023? 🤔When do the GCSE exams finish in 2023? The last exam is on Wednesday 21st June (am). and our countdown clock is updating us live!
- When Should I Start Revising for GCSEs?When should I start revising for my GCSEs? is a good question, with exam season fast approaching. Find the answer, and some helpful revision tips, in our GCSE revision blog post.
- AQA Power and Conflict PoetryThis poetry port provides a great spot to revise each of the Power and Conflict poems for AQA’s GCSE English Literature exams.
- Edexcel English Language Past PapersDownload Edexcel English Language past papers right here. Includes assessment papers and marks schemes for June 2017 – November 2021 exams.
- Edexcel English Literature Past PapersWe hear you. You need some easily accessible Edexcel English Literature past papers to download in preparation for your GCSE exams. Guess what? We’ve got ’em here!
- Macbeth Quotes Quiz‘…Something wicked this way comes’. So let’s master the quotes and cast a spell over examiners with help from this Macbeth Quotes Quiz.
- Macbeth Themes QuizPositively affect your destiny in GCSE examination with Beyond Revision and this Macbeth Themes Quiz!
- Macbeth Plot QuizIgnore the prophecies and make your own fate in GCSE assessment by practising with this Macbeth Plot Quiz! Great for exam revision.
- Macbeth Character QuizLet ambition take o’er and become King/Queen of the quizzes with this absorbing Macbeth Character Quiz!
- Summer 2023 Exam DatesThe Summer 2023 exam dates have been released and here you’ll find a full, easy-to-read breakdown complete with assistive revision links.
- GCSE English Past Papers – Revision for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas ExamsThis roster of GCSE English Past Papers covers the Language and Literature assessment as well as revision support for your exam practice.
- AQA English Language Past PapersThis helpful post provides instant download access to 16 AQA English Language past papers from the GCSE exams for June 2017 – November 2021.
- AQA English Literature Past PapersDownload a comprehensive collection of AQA English Literature Past Papers here. We even talk you through what to expect from the GCSE exam…
- How to Make a Revision TimetableLearn how to make a revision timetable with these 7 simple tips. Warning: may cause high levels of efficiency!
- ‘You Can’t Revise English!’You can’t really revise English…or can you? This helpful post provides 5 top tips on how to revise for GCSE English effectively.
- Coping with Exam StressThis constructive post is aimed at helping students in coping with exam stress and anxiety, with support on recognising and managing it.
- Macbeth Exam Questions DemystifiedThis blog focuses on Macbeth exam questions and how this exam will look as part of GCSE English Literature.
- Top Ten Revision TechniquesEffective revision practice can save hours of time, relieve tiredness, increase motivation and enliven flat study routines. These top 10 revision techniques should help to prove these points as you seek to maximise your pre-exam preparation!
- Cornell Notes: The Most Efficient Way to Make Revision NotesMaking notes can be a really daunting task. Some people spend hours highlighting an entire page of a revision guide or rewriting it word for word! Cornell notes is a proven method to make clear, efficient notes.
- Love’s Philosophy Poem Analysis: AQA Love and RelationshipsWelcome back to Beyond English’s AQA Love and Relationships poetry bonanza. This week, we’re exploring Love’s Philosophy poem, by mad lad Shelley.
- Eden Rock Poem Analysis: AQA Love and RelationshipsBeyond English returns for more AQA GCSE English Love and Relationships poetry madness, focusing on Eden Rock poem analysis.
- Shakespeare Biography: Who Was William Shakespeare?This blog explores the bard himself, William Shakespeare, by providing a Shakespeare biography for KS3 or GCSE English students.
- Singh Song Poem: AQA Love and RelationshipsBeyond English returns to offer an in-depth analysis of Daljit Nagra’s Singh Song poem, as part of AQA’s Love and Relationship anthology.
- Walking Away Poem: AQA Love and RelationshipsBeyond English returns to lift the lid on Cecil Day-Lewis’ (authorial father to Daniel Day-Lewis…not even joking) Walking Away poem, as part of AQA’s Love and Relationships module.
- Letters from Yorkshire Poem: AQA Love and Relationships PoemsBeyond English returns with Letters from Yorkshire poem analysis for GCSE English revision, exploring the poem as part of AQA’s Love & Relationships anthology.
- When We Two Parted: AQA Love and Relationships PoemsBeyond explores When We Two Parted by everyone’s favourite Victorian renegade, Lord Byron for AQA GCSE English revision.
- Revise Winter Swans by Owen Sheers: AQA Love and Relationships PoemsExplore Winter Swans by Owen Sheers as part of AQA GCSE English, featuring Winter Swans context, analysis, structure and more.
- Revise Porphyria’s Lover Poem by Robert Browning: AQA Love and Relationships PoemsRevise Porphyria’s Lover poem by Robert Browning and ensure you know everything there is to know for your GCSE English Literature exam.
- Preparation for A Level – from KS4 to KS5Start your preparation for A Level with Beyond. Here, we signpost GCSE/KS4 students heading into KS5 with tips, guidance and resources.
- Beyond Secondary YouTube PlaylistsBeyond Secondary’s YouTube playlists consist of short, informative videos that are perfect to use as part of classroom learning and revision.
- The Ultimate GCSE Animal Farm Revision Guide“Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.” Beyond English walks you through their latest venture: the Animal Farm Revision Guide!
- The Ultimate An Inspector Calls Revision GuideEverything you need to revise Priestley’s Play is included in our An Inspector Calls Revision Guide. “Unsinkable, completely unsinkable…”
- The Ultimate GCSE Romeo and Juliet Revision GuideBeyond English introduces the latest installement in our revision guide series: the Romeo and Juliet Revision Guide for GCSE English.
- Pathetic Fallacy Examples for GCSE EnglishBeyond explores pathetic fallacy examples for GCSE English Litertature, taking a look at The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe.
- GCSE Revision using the Beyond BlogBeyond offers student-based GCSE revision using our very own blog platform that repurposes our secondary content for aspiring pupils.
- English Language and Structure TechniquesLooking to brush up on your analysis skills? Develop GCSE English language and structure techniques with the Beyond English Team.
- AQA English Language Paper 2 RevisionBeyond explores English Language Paper 2 revision, sharing teacher-approved techniques, tips and tricks for exam triumph!
- GCSE Creative Writing TipsThe Beyond English Team explores GCSE creative writing tips, sharing insights that elevate your writing and nurture your inner author.
- AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 4 RevisionBeyond explores question 4 of AQA English Language Paper 1, offering insights into successful answers for GCSE English revision.
- AQA English Language Paper 1 RevisionBeyond explores AQA English Language Paper 1 Revision, providing a range of teacher insider tips and tricks for exam supremacy!
- Revise My Last Duchess by Robert Browning: Power and Conflict PoemsBeyond explores My Last Duchess poem by Robert Browning, helping GCSE students with the Power and Conflict module for AQA English Literature Paper 2.
- Revise War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy: Power and Conflict PoemsBeyond’s Conflict and Power revision blog on War Photographer by Carol Ann Duffy for the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam.
- Revise London by William Blake: Power and Conflict PoemsUse Beyond’s blog to revise London by William Blake for GCSE English, focusing on structure, language analysis, and context.
- Revise Tissue Poem by Imtiaz Dharker: Power and Conflict PoemsHelp students revise for AQA English Literature Paper 2 with Beyond’s revision blog on Imtiaz Dharker’s Tissue poem – exploring key themes from the poem.
- Revise Poppies by Jane Weir: Power and Conflict PoemsRevise Poppies by Jane Weir and help GCSE English students study Power and COnflict poetry for their AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam.
- Revise Remains by Simon Armitage: Power and Conflict PoemsBeyond explores Remains poem by Simon Armitage, helping GCSE English students with the AQA Power and Conflict module for AQA English Literature Paper 2.
- Revise Bayonet Charge Ted Hughes Poem: Power and Conflict PoemsExplore Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes in preparation for the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam, including Ted Hughes Bayonet Charge analysis and more.
- Revise Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney: Power and Conflict PoemsExplore Seamus Heaney’s famous poem Storm on the Island and revise every aspect of the text in preparation for AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam.
- Revise The Prelude Poem by William Wordsworth: Power and Conflict PoemsExplore William Wordsworth’s The Prelude poem using Beyond’s “revise” blog. The perfect revision material for students studying AQA English Literature.
- Revise Exposure by Wilfred Owen: Power and Conflict PoemsExplore Wilfred Owen’s Exposure in preparation for the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam. Ideal revision material for AQA’s Power & Conflict poetry.
- Revise Checking Out Me History by John Agard: Power and Conflict PoemsExplore Checking Out Me History poem by John Agard for the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2 exam with Beyond, covering context, structure and more.
- Revise The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson: Power and Conflict PoemsBeyond’s “revise” blogs explore each of the texts on the AQA English Literature Paper 2 exam. This blog explores The Charge of the Light Brigade.
- Revise Kamikaze Poem by Beatrice Garland: Power and Conflict PoemsBeyond’s guide to Kamikaze by Beatrice Garland, exploring context, structure, and language analysis. Ideal for GCSE English students approaching exams.
- Revise Ozymandias Poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley: Power and Conflict PoemsRevise Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Ozymandias poem and help students explore Power and Conflict poetry in preparation for AQA English Literature Paper 2.
- Revise The Emigrée by Carol Rumens: Power and Conflict PoemsBeyond explores Carol Rumens The Emigrée poem for AQA GCSE English Literature, covering The Emigrée analysis, The Emigrée context and more. Ideal for reinforcing the themes of the Power and Conflict module.