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Online GCSE English Course

This straight-forward GCSE English Language course guides you step by step through essential subjects. It cover the full GCSE English Language curriculum and builds skills you can also apply to GCSE English Literature.

It covers the assessment criteria used by all exam boards and also supports learners working on functional skills qualifications.

New lessons are added regularly.

Online GCSE English Course
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GCSE English Literature Resources

This is a growing bank of resources for the GCSE English Literature set texts, such as Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, and A Christmas Carol. It includes links to PDFS, audiobooks, graded readers, radio plays, videos and more.

English Literature - Resources for Set Texts
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Home Schooling FAQ

Removing your child from school for the purpose of home education is a big step, but you’re not alone. Over 100,000 children across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island are home schooled. If you are thinking about starting home education check out this home schooling FAQ.

Home Schooling FAQ
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Song Lyrics

For GCSE English Language and Literature you are expected to be able to identify and use language features and word classes.

Make your studying fun by using these carefully selected songs.

This is also relevant for Functional Skills English and anyone learning English as a Second language.

Song Selection
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Hobbies & Interests

In this section you can find English language and literature topics applied to hobbies, interests, and other real world situations. Bring your learning to life here!

Hobbies & Interests

Memes & More

Check out this page of memes, quotes, funny images and much more.

Collected to help you with your English journey.

Consider these as essential entertainment for GCSE English Language.

Memes and More
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Icebreakers and Warm Up Activities

Icebreakers
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Resources & Inspiration for Tutors & Teachers

Tutors & Teachers
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Quizzes, Puzzles & Games

Quizzes & More
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Reading & Writing Activities

Reading & Writing Activities