RMH English Tuition

Good luck to you all on your final GCSE English Language exam tomorrow.

Just remember our golden rules:

✅ Answer highest mark questions first
✅ Show off your techniques
✅ Stick to your timings
✅ Check your work

Stay calm and give it your all. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come.

I’ve had my final lessons with my Year 11s this week. Saying goodbye to students is never easy, especially when I have taught some of them since primary; I will miss each and every one of them.

My students have been amazing, and watching their growth has been a privilege. I’m so proud of their commitment and progress. I want to thank all my parents this year for their support, and for choosing me to work with their children.

Question 4 is all about comparing the writers' viewpoints and perspectives. To score top marks, students need to do three things exceptionally well:

✅ Compare attitudes: Show how the two writers' thoughts and feelings are similar or different.
✅ Compare and analyse methods: Don't just say they have an opinion; analyse how they use language, structure, or tone to get their point across.
✅ Back it up: Select precise quotes from both sources to support your ideas.

Use comparative connectives like ‘similarly’, ‘whereas’ or ‘in contrast’.

For question 2:

✅ State the similarity or difference
✅ Quote from both sources
✅ Infer what the quotes imply
✅ Tie it back to the focus of the question

Use comparative connectives like ‘similarly’, ‘whereas’ or in contrast’.

Final top tips for the exams:

Answer highest mark questions first
Name techniques, zoom in on words and analyse
Use short embedded quotes
Timings matter - roughly one minute a mark
Remember quality over quantity
Check your work

Wishing all my Year 11s so much luck for their first English Language exam tomorrow. You’ve worked so hard and deserve to do really well. Don’t overthink it, trust your instincts and remember your best is enough. Show the examiners exactly what you’re capable of. Stay calm and focused. I know you can do this! Good luck!

Government teams up with Gemma Collins for education ad campaign.

Have a read of the article and share your views.

Outrage as government teams up with Gemma Collins for ad campaign It's been slammed as 'vile' and 'out of touch'

Summer Creative Writing Masterclass for Years 9 and 10.

As a Specialist English Tutor, I know exactly what examiners are looking for. Creative writing isn’t just about imagination - it’s about technique too. I’m offering lessons for Years 9 and 10 during the summer holidays to stay ahead.

Lessons will focus on:

✅ Descriptive writing mastery for exam success
✅ Improving vocabulary and sentence structure
✅ Sophisticated use of language techniques
✅ Overcoming writer’s block and boosting confidence

Comment YES for more details.

What’s the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
I’ve made a chart showing the five main language devices Year 11s need to know so you can help them with English.

Two ways to help your Year 11 with English. It is very important that they don’t mix up language and structure.

Parents of rising Year 11s - beat the September rush.

September feels a long way off, but Year 11 flies by. The best way to reduce exam stress is to start early.

English Language Summer booster sessions for Years 10/11. I have spaces now available for AQA, Eduqas and Edexcel.

Close the gap, master exam techniques and boost confidence. Limited spaces. Please get in touch for a free consultation.

https://www.facebook.com/rmhenglishtuition
https://www.rmhenglishtuition.co.uk/