Higher level GCSE English WJEC 'Reading Non-Fiction Texts' exam from CGP, is a clear guide to help students gain a high grade.  The book sifts through each of the essential topics with questions to cap off and consolidate each topic. There are samples of what an A is with annotated exam responses, showing the actual way to secure and know the how and what of gaining an A. From West London English and Media Tutor, English and Media teacher in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!51qn

This is an excellent authoritative resource for those taking WJEC GCSE English Language.  It is written by actual examiners, and has sound advice on the controlled assessment, and the exam and goes through the specifications and Assessment Objectives, and how to aim and achieve an A.  From West London English and Media Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London 
http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!51i1

WJEC -The Welsh Joint Examination Committee, are one of UK's biggest exam providers.  The WJEC GCSE English and English and English Language (Higher), essentially shows the student how to get a higher grade.  It gives examples of A, B, C, D exam responses and carefully sifts through why each response was appropriately awarded.  From West London English Tutor, English and Media Teacher in Harrow, London
http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!50w3

As a private teacher, I find that school can not even come close to the effectiveness I can achieve with my students.  I am not just a tutor, I am more like a teacher running his own school.  There is no interference from anyone.  School is a sluggish system that is wildly ineffective and redundant.  I have found this book to be quite interesting.  It is written by educators who know that conventional schooling needs reformation.  Though I say tear down all schools, and let's create a system where students, teachers and parents are more happy and not burdened by a headless despotic education system and a relic from the industrial revolution where the question of 'what to do with the children' was in need of addressing.    http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!50pu  From West London English and Media Teacher, English and Media teacher in Harrow, London

Bill Bryson's Mother Tongue (1990), is an A Level English Language text and a book full of excellently researched knowledge on linguistics and the evolution of the English language.  It is very accessible in content and the knowledge seems to be retained by my students.  From West London English and Media Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!506k

There are many resources to help the student and teacher.  School is truly about getting results and as a private teacher I have found that Revise AQA: GCSE English Higher, by David Grant is aligned with Unit 1 and AQA specifications. It successfully prepares the student for success and excellent results.  From West London English and Media Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!501e

The Unseen Poetry section of the literature exam is really about using a set of poetry techniques and applying them to any poem.  The book gives you the opportunity to practice a range of poems and contains questions to sharpen the analytical skills the student needs to gain a higher grade.  From West London English and Media Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4sef

The right materials a teacher gathers are a result of years of experience.  CGP AQA Complete Revision Guide is an very useful companion for the teacher and student.  It has concise sections for purposeful study and actually leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of higher grades and a more holistic grasp of GCSE English.  From west London English and Media Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4s90

A student of English is living in a privileged age with ebooks, Internet and libraries.  GCP - Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar is written by an experienced educator and has the knowledge, exercises and methodology to assist in making English a richer, more rewarding experience; not to mention a way to gain a higher grade. From west London English and Media Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4qmt

GCSE exams are here and the unseen poem need not have the trepidation attached to it.  With CGP - GCSE English AQA Unseen Poetry Study Guide, the student has a guide to secure them onto a sure track to success in the unseen poetry section of the exam.  It shows that if you master the techniques, practice and gain confidence, you will gain excellent results.   From West London English Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4psu

English teaching would be much easier if there was a real set of texts that went through each step of an assessment or exam with thoroughness.  Fortunately good teachers armed with AQA Moon on the Tides (Conflict and Relationships) is one such book that goes through each poem with a fine tooth comb and shows the student the methodology of how to achieve a high mark in the exam.  

From West London English Tutor, English and Media teacher in Harrow, London.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4npx

English Language students have a real ally and helping hand with this book and a good teacher.  I have seen my students typically raise their grade from a low C to an A.  The book goes through all the aspects of the exam and is written by an experienced examiner.  Each section, reading and writing are given thorough attention.  It gives insights into what an exemplar answer needs to include, so the student can objectify the often nebulous definition of what an A, B or C is.  From West London English and Media tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4n40

Learning the nuts and bolts of essay writing is not easy for some students.  Like any skill it is imperative that one practices with precision from the outset.  If there is a book that teaches essay writing, I would recommend as it covers all areas from a great educator.   From West London English and Media teacher, English and media tuition and homeschooling in Harrow, London http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kx3

I read The Articulate Mammal for my A Level English Language students in the past and found it to be a very accessible book with solid reasonably contemporary research on how humans gain the knowledge and skills to use and understand language and specifically, English.  It is an important book in the world psycholinguistics.  From West London English Tutor, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London. http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kqv

My students progressed with AQA English Language B A2 Students' book.  It has a brief summary of what the student needs to develop the two pieces of course work, and the exact approach for the exam. Along with other recommended texts my student did exceptionally well and do call on this text to structure your lessons and keep everything to the point and succinct.  From West London English and Media teacher, English and Media tutor in Harrow, London.  http://paltip.com/westlondonenglish/!4kmk