AQA GCSE English Literature tutors
Find an AQA GCSE English Literature tutor for one-to-one online tuition. Every tutor on Studoli sets their own price and your first lesson is free.
Lessons follow the AQA GCSE English Literature specification, with practice on AQA past papers and the wording their mark schemes reward.
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Tutors for AQA GCSE English Literature
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What AQA GCSE English Literature lessons cover
- Shakespeare play
- 19th-century novel
- Modern play or novel
- Poetry anthology
- Unseen poetry
- Essay planning and quotations
About AQA GCSE
- AQA GCSE English Literature has two papers.
- Paper 1 covers Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel, and is worth 40% of the grade.
- Paper 2 covers modern texts, the poetry anthology and unseen poetry, and is worth 60%.
- 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 AQA GCSE English Literature exam?
AQA GCSE English Literature has two papers. Paper 1 covers Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel, and is worth 40% of the grade.
How much does an AQA GCSE English Literature 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 AQA past papers?
Past papers and mark schemes are free on the AQA website. A tutor can choose the right papers for your tier and go through the mark scheme with you.