English

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English covers reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding how language works. Strong English skills support communication, study, employment and confidence in everyday life.

This page introduces the core areas of English and links to accessible learning resources for literacy, grammar, writing skills and reading comprehension.

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Reading Skills

Strategies for understanding texts, identifying key ideas, recognising structure and analysing meaning.

Writing Skills

Covers sentence structure, paragraphs, clarity, tone and how to organise written work.

Grammar and Punctuation

Introduces parts of speech, verb tenses, punctuation rules and common grammar patterns.

Vocabulary and Spelling

Techniques for expanding vocabulary, improving spelling accuracy and understanding word meanings.

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Communication Skills

Speaking and Listening

Guidance on clear speech, active listening, discussion skills and presenting ideas confidently.

Formal and Informal Language

Explains how language changes depending on audience, purpose and setting.

Comprehension Skills

Covers how to interpret questions, infer meaning, identify viewpoints and understand complex texts.

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English Literature

Literary Devices

Introduces metaphors, similes, personification, imagery and other key techniques.

Poetry

Covers poetic forms, rhythm, language features and how to understand poems.

Prose and Fiction

Explains narrative structure, character, theme, setting and analysing written stories.

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English Resources

English Worksheets

Downloadable worksheets and tasks for grammar, reading, writing and vocabulary.

English Videos

Curated videos explaining key English concepts, writing skills and literacy techniques.

Practice Exercises

Short practice tasks for reading, writing, spelling and comprehension.

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Optional Next Steps

Once learners understand the fundamentals, they can explore:

• Creative Writing – Storytelling, description and original writing tasks.
• Essay Writing – Planning, structure and argument development.
• Real-World English – Professional communication, emails and practical writing.