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A-Level English — Literature & Language Tuition
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Develop stronger arguments, close reading and academic writing with focused one-to-one online lessons.
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Confirm Language or Literature, your exam board and set texts before booking.
English Literature or English Language?
Literature and Language are different qualifications. These AQA examples distinguish Literature A, Literature B and Language; confirm your specification, exam year and tutor coverage before booking.
English Literature A
AQA 7712Love through the ages and texts in shared contexts, with a comparative study across time.
English Literature B
AQA 7717Literary genres, texts and genres, and independent work informed by the Critical Anthology.
English Language
AQA 7702Explore how English is used, how it varies and changes, and how children develop language.
Use the AQA specification for your exam year: optional Literature texts change for first exams in 2027. Other boards have different texts, paper formats and coursework requirements.
The step up is larger than students expect
A-Level study develops more sustained arguments, wider reading and greater independence. The exact demands depend on whether you take Literature or Language and on your specification.
From analysis to argument
GCSE rewards identifying techniques and explaining their effect. A-Level requires a sustained thesis that the whole essay defends — with the text used as evidence for your reading of it.
Critical theory arrives
A-Level introduces critical perspectives — feminist, Marxist, post-colonial, psychoanalytic readings. Students must engage with alternative interpretations rather than asserting one correct meaning.
Independence is assessed
For the AQA courses above, NEA contributes 20%. Literature A, Literature B and Language each have different tasks; agree the requirements and permitted support with your school or exam centre.
NEA preparation: understand the task and permitted support
Plan early and follow your specification and centre’s instructions. Coursework must remain your own work and meet the supervision and authentication requirements.
Understand the task before choosing material
Check the required text types or language-investigation task with your centre. Literature A, Literature B and Language have different requirements.
Learn how to form a research question
Practise developing a focused question and explain the approach you intend to take. Agree any permitted support with your supervising teacher.
Develop reading and research skills
Learn to distinguish evidence, interpretation and argument, and to acknowledge sources accurately.
Referencing and independent writing
Practise general academic skills using separate exercises. Your assessed coursework must follow your centre’s rules for assistance.
Agree coursework support with your centre
Before discussing assessed NEA with a private tutor, ask your supervising teacher what assistance is allowed and how it must be recorded.
For AQA Literature A, checking a draft must not include suggestions for improving it. General study skills and separate practice exercises should be distinguished from the assessed submission.
Why choose Danaa School for A-Level English?
Discuss your chosen course and areas for improvement, then use your trial to agree a realistic study plan.
Argument-Led Teaching
We train students to open with a thesis and defend it. Examiners reward a controlled argument far above a list of well-spotted techniques.
Critical Theory Made Usable
Feminist, Marxist, and post-colonial readings taught as practical analytical tools — not abstract labels dropped into a conclusion.
Essays Marked to Spec
Practise with the assessment objectives and response formats for your own specification, and discuss areas to improve with your tutor.
Teaching Language to Suit Your Needs
Ask about your tutor’s teaching languages before booking. Include practice in the academic English used by your course.
Where A-Level English leads
Close reading and clear argument can support further study in these areas. Check subject and grade requirements with each university.
Law
Close reading, argument and precise writing are useful in legal study. Universities set their own subject and grade requirements.
Humanities & PPE
History, Politics, Philosophy, and PPE all assess the same skill English trains: building a defensible argument from contested evidence.
Journalism & Media
Writing clearly and quickly for a specific audience is the daily work of journalism, publishing, PR, and communications.
Any Essay-Based Degree
The written skills A-Level English builds carry directly into undergraduate essays, dissertations, and professional writing of every kind.
Frequently asked questions
How much do English lessons cost?
Joanna’s lessons cost £50 per hour and Saliha’s cost £42 per hour. View their profiles to check availability.
Can I try a lesson for free?
Yes. Danaa offers one free 1-hour trial per tutor. Use the trial to discuss your goals and whether the tutor’s coverage fits your course.
How do online lessons work?
Lessons take place in Danaa Video, powered by BigBlueButton. Bring your specification, recent work and any topics or texts you want to discuss.
How do I choose the right tutor?
Confirm Language or Literature, your qualification, exam board, exam year and set texts with Joanna or Saliha before booking.
Is support in Farsi available?
Check the tutor’s teaching languages directly before booking. English exam preparation should include practice in the academic English used by your course.
Can I join lessons from outside the UK?
Online tutoring can be arranged from outside the UK. Exam eligibility, locations and any assessed components must be confirmed with an appropriate school or exam centre for your chosen qualification.
How do AQA Literature A and B differ?
Literature A 7712 assesses Love through the ages, Texts in shared contexts and one comparative NEA essay. Literature B 7717 assesses Literary genres, Texts and genres and two NEA essays informed by the Critical Anthology.
What is assessed in AQA English Language 7702?
The two written papers each contribute 40%. Language in action NEA contributes 20% and includes a language investigation and original writing with commentary.
Can a tutor improve or rewrite my assessed NEA draft?
Follow your specification and centre’s instructions. AQA Literature A rules do not allow draft-checking suggestions on how to improve the work. Discuss permitted support with your supervising teacher before involving a private tutor.
What GCSE grades do I need for A-Level English?
Entry requirements vary by sixth form or college and by course. Check the required GCSE subjects and grades with the provider you plan to attend.
Ready to excel at A-Level English?
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