Famous Literary Locations from GCSE Texts
You know the authors and you’ve read the books, now it’s time to visit the famous literary locations where they are set, with Beyond! Continue reading Famous Literary Locations from GCSE Texts
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Making a Case for Anita and Me in GCSE English
The Beyond English Team makes the case for including Anita and Me into the GCSE English text pantheon. Try something new with Beyond… Continue reading Making a Case for Anita and Me in GCSE English
5 Amazing Fictional Teachers
Remember those good old days when you applied for teacher training? When you were all dewy-eyed and fresh-faced? When you’d enthuse wildly about shaping young lives? You may be older and wiser now, but there’s still hope: turn to these … Continue reading 5 Amazing Fictional Teachers
What the @~#*?
We all have our weaknesses. I frequently tell myself that nobody’s perfect. Even Mother Teresa probably had an off-day or two. So, in the spirit of openness, here’s a list of what I get wrong – a lot: I am … Continue reading What the @~#*?
In Defence of the Controversial Opinion
I was recently browsing through Twitter and a particular thread caught my eye. It was a post asking readers to give their most unpopular, even sacrilegious, literary opinion. In the comments below was a cacophony of spicy takes: fan fiction and Young Adult literature are as important as classic novels! Ebooks are better than paper! Dog-earing pages is fine! Some films are better than the book! As I scanned through, I found myself nodding in agreement with some, while others made the colour rise in my cheeks as I struggled to contain the urge to reply with a tirade about … Continue reading In Defence of the Controversial Opinion