Welcome to the A* Guide to G.C.S.E. English Language, AQA Higher Specification One of the most important examinations you will ever take, your English Language G.C.S.E. result will follow you around for the rest of your life. Whatever path you follow, employers, colleges and universities will want to see proof that you have achieved your English Language G.C.S.E. This guide aims to lead you through the techniques and skills required to achieve an A grade or preferably an A* grade in your English Language G.C.S.E. which you can be proud to produce at any stage of your life and career. The process of maximizing your marks is relatively simple: it just requires an understanding of the examiners' expectations and a willingness to work on sharpening your skills in the right areas. If you are capable of a C grade, you can use some of the following tips and analysis points to manoeuver your exam answers into the very top grades. As a successful Head of English in a London comprehensive school, the details I will give you have been tried, tested and proved to be highly successful in guiding students to the top for many years. It must be emphasised that there is no magic formula to make you cruise to success with no effort - the aim of this resource is to put you in the position where you can create your own success.