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Free AQA GCSE English Language 8700 revision notes, worked examples, AI-marked practice questions and past papers — mapped to the official AQA specification.
AQA GCSE English Language (8700) develops reading and writing skills across fiction and non-fiction from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It is an untiered, linear qualification graded 9-1, assessed by two equally weighted written exams; spoken language is assessed separately and reported as a standalone endorsement that does not count towards the 9-1 grade. Each paper pairs critical reading with a substantial piece of writing.
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 80 marks | 1h 45 | Creative reading + descriptive/narrative writing · 50% |
| Paper 2 | 80 marks | 1h 45 | Reading two linked texts + viewpoint writing · 50% |
Total 160 marks · two papers each 50% (reading 25% + writing 25% per paper) · 100% external. Spoken Language is a separately reported endorsement (0% of the 9-1 grade). Untiered, graded 9-1; no coursework.
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