Free Exam Success Revision Course

Prepare to ace your English exams with this Free Exam Success Course, packed with expert advice and practical strategies for GCSE English Literature and Language. Covering the key skills required for top-grade answers, this course is designed to help students of all levels unlock their potential and approach their exams with confidence.

Your instructor, a fully-qualified British curriculum English teacher and former examiner for major exam boards, shares insider tips and techniques to help you master critical aspects of analysis, writing, and exam preparation. With clear explanations and actionable advice, this free course offers unparalleled support for students aiming for success.

What’s Covered in the Course:

• Top Grade Responses: Learn what makes a top-level answer stand out.
• Things Students Commonly Overlook: Avoid the pitfalls that cost marks.
• Writing a Conceptualised Response: Demystify how to write sophisticated, high-level answers.
• Characterisation is King: Understand how characterisation drives meaning and interpretation.
• AO2 is Not Just Language Analysis: Discover how to engage with a writer’s methods beyond language alone.
• Offering Alternate Interpretations: Gain confidence in exploring multiple perspectives.
• Using Structural Features: Analyse structure effectively and incorporate it into your own writing.
• Identifying Language Patterns: Spot and comment on patterns to enhance your analysis.
• Essay Planning: Plan efficiently to maximise your marks.
• Crafting Effective Introductions and Conclusions: Frame your essays with precision and clarity.
• Making Links Across Texts: Develop the skill of connecting ideas across different works.
• Nailing the Unseen Poetry: Approach unseen poetry questions with ease and insight.
• Applying Context Meaningfully: Use contextual knowledge to enrich your responses.
• Crafting Linguistic Devices: Create powerful writing with devices like extended metaphors and semantic fields.
• Technical Accuracy is Key – SPaG Masterclass: Master spelling, punctuation, and grammar for a polished finish.

This free course is your ultimate guide to exam success, offering practical, actionable tips to improve your performance and boost your confidence. Enrol now and take the first step towards achieving your best results in English.

This course is delivered by the founder of Steer to Success, a fully-qualified English teacher with an honours degree in English and philosophy from the University of Liverpool. After graduating, she was one of the presidents of Liverpool Guild of Students and then went on to be selected for the prestigious Teach First Ambassadors Programme, through which she completed her PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University with a specialism in secondary English teaching. Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality education.

Throughout her extensive teaching career, she has held numerous leadership roles in some of the UK and Middle East’s most esteemed schools across the state, grammar, and private sectors. Her positions of responsibility have included overseeing teaching and learning initiatives, leading as a Head of Year with a focus on pastoral care, developing curriculum strategies as key stage coordinators, and mentoring and coaching fellow educators. These experiences have equipped her with a deep understanding of effective teaching practices and student development.

In addition to her classroom expertise, she has worked as an examiner for several years for major UK and international exam boards, offering valuable insights into the assessment process and ensuring students are well-prepared for exams. Her ability to support a diverse range of students is another hallmark of her career. She has extensive experience working with those with additional educational needs, including students with English as an additional language, and has a proven track record of nurturing gifted and talented students.

Beyond her teaching qualifications, she is a fully-qualified coach, having completed an ICF-accredited coaching programme, and is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This coaching expertise allows her to provide personalised support and guidance, helping students and adults alike to achieve their full potential.