AQA GCSE English Language – 2025/2026 – Paper 1 (5 Questions) – Language, Structure, Evaluation & Writing Techniques

This document is a complete and updated resource for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1, covering the full set of 5 exam questions with accurate model answers and detailed breakdowns. It follows the 2025/2026 exam structure and is fully aligned with the AQA specification, making it ideal for students who want to master both the reading and writing components of the paper. Each question is supported by a clear explanation of the related Assessment Objectives (AO1 to AO5). For reading-based questions (1–4), the material focuses on identifying explicit and implicit information, analysing language and structure, and evaluating the writer’s craft using evidence. The guide also includes structured approaches such as PEEL paragraphing and highlights what to include in each answer to meet the examiner’s criteria. The section on Question 5 (descriptive or narrative writing) features the SPLIT method—Structure, Presentation, Language, Ideas, and Techniques—giving students a proven strategy to organise and enhance their writing. Timings, planning tips, and language techniques such as flashback, foregrounding, and accumulation are also explained clearly to help students optimise their performance under exam conditions. This document is especially useful for: GCSE English Language students preparing for the AQA Paper 1 exam Secondary school students aiming for top grades (7–9) Independent learners and private candidates Tutors, teachers, and revision coaches needing structured material International students following British curricula It is suitable for academic programs using AQA specifications and applies to institutions including, but not limited to, the University of Cambridge, Oxford International College, and other UK-based educational systems. Keywords: AQA GCSE, English Language, Paper 1, 2025, exam questions, PEEL structure, SPLIT method, AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4, AO5, language analysis, structure analysis, evaluation skills, creative writing, narrative techniques, descriptive writing, exam strategy, model answers, reading comprehension, GCSE revision, writing improvement