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£72/hrHelena A
Qualified English Teacher & Former Assistant Headteacher | GCSE & iGCSE English Literature Specialist
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£67/hrMichelle N
Former Headteacher | Expert English Literature Tuition from an Examiner with 23+ Years’ Experience
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£15/hrJay G
Qualified English Literature Teacher | 6+ Years Helping Students Reach Their Potential
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£50/hrAlexander C
Experienced, Creative and Compassionate English Literature Tutor
£30/hrMarcus S
Experienced English Literature Tutor | Creative Lessons That Build Confidence and Communication
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£40/hrTara M
5+ Years’ Experience | English Literature Tutor | Confidence & Stronger Exam Skills
£43/hrMarta C
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£45/hrDara M
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£45/hrJane B
Qualified English Literature Teacher | 22 Years Helping GCSE, IGCSE & SEND Learners Thrive
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£35/hrAnya A
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£30/hrFarhanah A
Confident, Caring and Experienced English Literature 11+ Tutor
£40/hrCatharina J
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£20/hrMahnoor C
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£72/hrDesmond F
Engaging, Experienced PhD candidate in English Literature
£100/hrAndrea S
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About AQA GCSE English Literature
AQA English Literature 8702
| Paper | Time | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel | 1 hour 45 minutes | 40% |
| Modern texts and poetry | 2 hours 15 minutes | 60% |
Build an argument before collecting quotations
Both examinations are closed book, although the papers provide the stimulus material needed for particular questions. A tutor can help your child select a manageable bank of quotations and understand where each is useful. The aim is to connect evidence to the question, not to force the same prepared paragraph into every essay.
Ways to deepen a response
A character across the text
Compare an early and a later moment. Explain what changes, what stays the same and why that matters to the argument.
Poetry comparisons
Start with a shared idea or a meaningful contrast. Explore the writers’ choices rather than listing similarities in separate summaries.
Unseen poetry
Read for the speaker, situation and movement of ideas. Support an interpretation with details from the poem itself.
Frequently asked questions
Can a tutor teach my child’s particular texts?
Many tutors work with several texts, but check yours individually. Share the school’s set-text list and poetry cluster, especially if a profile names different books.
Do they need to learn long quotations?
Short, well-chosen evidence can support a detailed point. Discuss a revision approach that develops understanding of the text as well as accurate recall.
Can lessons focus on essay feedback?
Yes. Bring a marked essay and its question. During a free introduction, ask how the tutor would help your child improve the argument and then apply that feedback to another task.
Further reading: AQA English Literature 8702. Course information checked in September 2026. Confirm your specification and entry details with your school or college.
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