OCR GCSE English Language tutors
Find an OCR GCSE English Language tutor for one-to-one online tuition. Every tutor on Studoli sets their own price and your first lesson is free.
Lessons follow the OCR GCSE English Language specification, with practice on OCR past papers and the wording their mark schemes reward.
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Tutors for OCR GCSE English Language
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What OCR GCSE English Language lessons cover
- Reading for meaning and inference
- Language and structure analysis
- Evaluating and comparing texts
- Descriptive and narrative writing
- Persuasive and viewpoint writing
- Spelling, punctuation and grammar
About OCR GCSE
- OCR GCSE English Language has two components, each worth 50% of the grade.
- Component 1, Communicating information and ideas, focuses on non-fiction reading and writing.
- Component 2, Exploring effects and impact, focuses on literary reading and imaginative writing.
- GCSEs are graded 9 to 1, with 9 the highest. A grade 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 a strong pass.
How to prepare
- Use your board's past papersPast papers and mark schemes from your own exam board show exactly how questions are worded and how marks are given.
- Learn the command wordsWords such as describe, explain and evaluate ask for different answers. Each board publishes what they mean.
- Check the specificationThe specification lists every topic you can be asked about. Tick them off as you revise.
How it works
- Choose a tutorCompare profiles, reviews and prices, then pick the tutor who fits you.
- Book a free first lessonMeet your tutor, share your goals and agree a plan for the exam.
- Prepare with a planWork through the syllabus and exam-style questions at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the OCR GCSE English Language exam?
OCR GCSE English Language has two components, each worth 50% of the grade. Component 1, Communicating information and ideas, focuses on non-fiction reading and writing.
How much does an OCR GCSE English Language tutor cost?
Each tutor sets their own price, shown on their profile before you book. Your first lesson is free, so you can try a tutor before committing.
When should we start tuition?
Ideally at the start of Year 10 or Year 11, so there is time to cover the course and practise past papers. A few months of focused lessons before the exams can still lift a grade.
Where can I find OCR past papers?
Past papers and mark schemes are free on the OCR website. A tutor can choose the right papers for your tier and go through the mark scheme with you.