At LessonWise, we work with a range of experienced English tutors who specialise in preparing children for GCSE English Language and Literature. Students are matched with trusted online tutors who deliver clear explanations, calm confidence, and exam-ready techniques – always aligned to AQA, Edexcel, or OCR.
We tailor our teaching to your exam board and tiers, using board-specific materials and mark schemes, so that practice mirrors the real exam.
Our tutors work with students at all levels and can provide beyond-the-syllabus support for students aiming for Grade 9.
GCSE English is studied in Years 10 and 11, and the qualification is graded 9–1.
Strong results in English help with entry to sixth form, apprenticeships, and university. The exams test how well you read and understand texts, compare them, and spot how writers use structure and techniques. They also assess how clearly, accurately, and logically you write.
Good timing, understanding command words, and knowing what examiners look for in the mark scheme are especially important if you’re aiming for grades 7–9.
Reading comprehension, analysis of unseen texts, transactional and creative writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Set texts such as Shakespeare, 19th-century novels, modern drama/prose, and poetry anthologies, plus unseen poetry analysis.
Every session follows the AQA, Edexcel or OCR specification you’re taking. We practise with authentic question styles – Paper 1 vs. Paper 2, anthology vs. unseen poetry, comparison questions – so students become fluent in what examiners expect.
LessonWise tutoring builds clear understanding and exam technique while strengthening day‑to‑day skills. We break down complex ideas like structure, language devices, comparison, and essay planning into simple, memorable steps.
Students learn to use smart timing, read mark schemes effectively, and construct answers that achieve top bands. We focus on writing that scores highly, including strong openings, clear paragraphs, purposeful evidence with thoughtful analysis (PEE/PEEL), and accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
For literature, we secure knowledge of the texts, themes, characters, context, and key quotations, supported by sensible and sustainable revision habits. Throughout, we create steady momentum with consistent routines, specific feedback and targeted practice that turns weaknesses into strengths.
Across English language and literature, we cover reading strategies, inference, analysis, comparison, creative and transactional writing, Shakespeare, 19th‑century novels, modern texts, poetry (including unseen), and critical viewpoints, while developing core skills like planning, paragraphing, integrating quotations, analytical vocabulary, evaluation, and polished accuracy.
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We tailor the approach to each learner’s needs – from students aiming for grades 7–9 to those working toward a secure pass. We also support home-educated and fast‑track candidates with flexible scheduling and ongoing progress monitoring.
Below are some of the questions we are often asked. If your question isn't listed, feel free to get in touch!
Lessons follow your English GCSE board’s specification and use board-specific past papers to mirror real formats and mark schemes.A qualified GCSE Maths tutor gives clear academic support, sharpens exam preparation, and builds confidence in the subject. Our tutors — many of whom have experience teaching GCSE Maths in secondary schools — lead structured lessons that yield strong results.Yes. We follow AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications and use board-specific past papers, so everything feels familiar when exams come around.
Yes, we teach both English Language (reading, analysis, writing) and English Literature (set texts and unseen poetry), aligned to your specific texts and papers.
Many begin in Year 10 to build a strong foundation. Year 11 starts are common too – especially from January for focused exam prep and before mocks.
A quick check-in, targeted teaching on priority skills or texts, guided practice, exam-style questions, and clear next steps with optional homework.
All tutors are experienced, vetted and trained to support different learning styles and abilities. Lessons are conducted in a secure online classroom with shared resources, past papers, and worked solutions.
Absolutely. We use past papers and specimen materials with feedback tied to official mark schemes and examiner expectations.
Most students do 60 minutes of work per week per subject. Some add a second weekly session near exam season or when addressing larger gaps.
Yes. Our online classroom includes a shared whiteboard, file sharing, model answers and easy scheduling – ideal for busy families.
Yes – from consolidating key skills for a pass to pushing for top grades with high-level analysis and precision writing.
We focus on effective planning, clear paragraph structure, purposeful evidence, analytical depth, and precise vocabulary and SPaG – then build fluency with timed practice and feedback.
We teach a repeatable method: skim for gist, annotate for methods, plan comparisons, and structure evaluation clearly, with timing checkpoints to keep answers on track.med practice and feedback.
Prices vary based on the tutor’s experience, with three options to fit different needs and budgets.
Undergraduate tutors charge £30-£40 per hour; they have studied the subject at university and possess at least two years of experience in tutoring.
Professional tutors charge £40-£55 per hour; they’re graduates and subject specialists with five or more years of private tutoring experience.
Qualified teachers charge £55-£70 per hour; they hold a PGCE or QTS and have several years of experience in both classroom and online tutoring.
The price you see is the total you pay – the hourly rate already includes the LessonWise service fee for matching, safeguarding, the online classroom, and progress tracking.
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