⚠️ Please note this guide is only for students sitting their AQA GCSE English Language exam in May 2025 . The AQA exam board is modifying the GCSE English Language exam from 2026, so this guide is specifically designed for the current format.
Updated revision guides for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be released in Autumn 2025. ⚠️
Unlock Success with EHS Masterclass!
Are you supporting a Year 11 teenager preparing for their AQA GCSE English Language exam in 2025?
As a qualified English tutor and former classroom teacher with 25 years of teaching experience, I know exactly how overwhelming this exam can feel - for both students and parents.
That’s why I’ve created a comprehensive and accessible digital guide for Paper 1 of the AQA GCSE English Language exam, written with clarity, strategy and success in mind.
My 1:1 English tuition sessions are fully booked until July 2025, but this 55 page downloadable revision guide gives your child the next best thing: structured, expert support to help them revise independently and feel confident walking into their exam.
What’s Inside the Paper 1 Masterclass?
- Clear Breakdown of Assessment Objectives
Understand exactly what the exam is testing - and how your child can meet the mark scheme’s requirements.
- In-Depth Analysis of Each Exam Question
Get to grips with all five questions on Paper 1: how they're structured, how many marks each is worth and how to approach them effectively.
- Practical Guidance for Every Section
Includes sentence starters, model paragraphs and top tips to help your child build strong, confident responses.
- Creative Writing Support (Question 5)
Help your child prepare for the creative writing section with tailored advice, engaging techniques and preparation tips to boost confidence and marks.
Want the Complete Set?
If your child is also preparing for Paper 2, you might be interested in the EHS Revision Bundle, which includes both the Paper 1 and Paper 2 guides at a discounted price.
Other EHS Revision Resources Available:
Format and Refund Policy
This is a digital PDF download, best viewed on a tablet, laptop or desktop. Due to the nature of downloadable products, refunds are not available so please ensure you’re happy with your purchase before checkout.
If you have any questions, please email me at catherine@englishhomestudies.com and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
⚠️ Just a final reminder: This guide is only for students sitting their AQA GCSE English Language exam in May 2025. The AQA GCSE English exams are changing as from 2026 so an updated EHS Masterclass guide to Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be released in Autumn 2025. ⚠️