Oxford Revise: AQA GCSE English Language: Exams from 2026

Part 1: Concept Knowledge
1. Texts and their meaning
2. Figurative language
3. Rhetorical language
4. Characterisation, setting, and mood
5. Attitudes and perspectives
6. Sentence forms
7. Narrative structure
8. Structuring and argument

Part 2: Exam Knowledge
Paper 1
• Reading the source/Question 1
• Question 2
• Question 3
• Question 4
• Question 5

Paper 2
• Reading the source/Question 1
• Question 2
• Question 3
• Question 4
• Question 5

Paper 1 Source bank
Paper 2 Source bank
Assessment Objectives

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This guide covers every topic in the AQA GCSE English course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently. Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.

Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These are designed to build your confidence, consolidate your knowledge and stretch your understanding. Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.

This revision guide is divided into two parts:

Part 1: Concept Knowledge – covers the key concepts and knowledge that you need to revise for your exam.

Part 2: Exam Knowledge – takes you through all the questions you will encounter in your exam.

Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.

Step 1: Knowledge – learn the facts
Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser.

Step 2: Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams.

Step 3: Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
Practice applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions, featuring hints and tips from revision and subject experts.

Series editor and author: Jennifer Webb

Authors:
Steve Eddy
Graham Elsdon

Jennifer Webb
Series Editor for Oxford Revise, English. English teacher, senior leader and best-selling author.

Steve Eddy
With over thirty years’ experience of writing English textbooks for schools and study guides, Steve is the author for Oxford Revise AQA GCSE English Language. He is currently an English teacher, lecturer and examiner.

Graham Elsdon
Graham in the author for Oxford Revise AQA GCSE English Language. He is an English teacher and leader, author, trainer and best-selling author, with extensive senior experience leading national and international exam boards.