A Level English tuition

A Level English is a demanding subject that requires critical thinking, sophisticated written expression, and confident engagement with complex texts. Success depends not only on knowledge of texts and techniques, but on the ability to construct perceptive arguments, analyse language precisely, and write with clarity under exam conditions. Our expert tutors provide structured guidance, detailed feedback, and exam-focused strategies to help students develop high-level analytical skills and achieve top grades.

A Level English Literature Curriculum & Tutor Support

Our A Level English Literature programme develops advanced analytical, comparative, and writing skills, tailored to individual exam boards and student needs.


1. Close Reading and Textual Analysis

Curriculum Focus

  • Detailed analysis of prose, poetry, and drama

  • Language, structure, and form

  • Themes, characters, and narrative voice

How Our Tutors Help

  • Teaching precise, quotation-led analysis

  • Developing confident, independent interpretations

  • Avoiding narrative summary and surface-level commentary


2. Essay Writing and Argument Construction

Curriculum Focus

  • Building coherent, critical arguments

  • Comparative essay writing

  • Academic tone and clarity

How Our Tutors Help

  • Teaching high-scoring essay structures

  • Improving introductions, topic sentences, and conclusions

  • Providing detailed, personalised essay feedback


3. Poetry Analysis (Seen & Unseen)

Curriculum Focus

  • Analysis of set poetry collections

  • Unseen poetry response

  • Comparative techniques

How Our Tutors Help

  • Step-by-step methods for approaching unseen poems

  • Developing confident comparative language

  • Improving speed and precision under timed conditions


4. Drama and Prose Texts

Curriculum Focus

  • Study of set novels and plays

  • Character development and dramatic methods

  • Social, historical, and literary contexts

How Our Tutors Help

  • Breaking down complex texts and scenes

  • Linking context naturally to analysis

  • Supporting effective quotation selection


5. Context and Critical Perspectives

Curriculum Focus

  • Historical, social, and literary contexts

  • Critical viewpoints and interpretations

  • Alternative readings of texts

How Our Tutors Help

  • Integrating context without forcing it

  • Encouraging perceptive, original arguments

  • Developing evaluative and critical thinking skills


6. Unseen Texts and Independent Reading

Curriculum Focus

  • Responding to unseen prose or extracts

  • Developing critical independence

  • Applying analytical skills to new material

How Our Tutors Help

  • Teaching transferable analysis strategies

  • Building confidence with unfamiliar texts

  • Reducing exam anxiety through structured practice


7. Coursework / NEA Support

Curriculum Focus

  • Independent research and extended essays

  • Text selection and question focus

  • Drafting and refinement

How Our Tutors Help

  • Supporting planning and structure

  • Giving feedback aligned to assessment objectives

  • Helping students refine arguments and expression

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Your questions answered

Common questions

Yes. We provide structured guidance on planning, drafting, and improving coursework while ensuring all work remains the student’s own.

Absolutely. We work with students aiming for A and A* grades, helping refine analysis, sophistication, and critical independence.

Yes. Unseen poetry is a key focus, with clear methods taught to approach poems confidently and analytically in exam conditions.

All lessons are one-to-one and online, allowing flexibility and personalised support.

Weekly lessons are recommended, with increased frequency before exams or coursework deadlines.

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