📚Literature (Two Years)
IGCSE
£42.75
📍 Course Code: 4ET1-2
📂 Syllabus: Pearson Edexcel (International GCSE)
👩🏻🏫 Delivery: Live, interactive, online classes
⏰ Frequency: Weekly 1-hour sessions
⏳ Duration: 57 weeks
🗓️ Start Date: September 2025
🎓 Suitable for: Students aged 14–16
'Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood.' John Green
This course follows the Edexcel International GCSE English Literature (4ET1) specification and invites students to explore some of the most powerful stories, characters, and ideas in literature.
We study a wide range of texts, including Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, To Kill a Mockingbird, and a rich anthology of poetry. Students will analyse character, theme, structure and language, exploring how writers create meaning and why it matters. We divide the specification into two sections, which students can study sequentially over a two-year period or concurrently in our one-year fast-track literature course.
Part A: Modern Novel, Poetry Anthology Poems and Poetry Unseen
Part B: Shakespeare, Modern Drama and the remaining poems.
Through discussion-led classes, scaffolded assignments, and individual feedback, students develop the critical reading and comparative writing skills needed to succeed in the exam—and beyond.
🗂️ WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
In our small, supportive online classes, students will:
📖 Engage with a range of texts—from classic plays to modern prose and poetry
📝 Write analytically and creatively for different purposes and audiences
🔍 Explore tone, perspective, structure, and literary technique
✍️ Practise timed exam responses to build fluency and confidence
💬 Receive weekly personalised feedback and clear improvement targets
All resources are designed to build skills gradually, helping students become more confident and capable readers and writers.
👤 WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Students aged 14–16 working toward the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE in Literature
Home-educated learners who enjoy an interactive, structured learning environment
Students who want to deepen their appreciation of literature
Learners preparing for A-level English, humanities, or essay-based subjects
Those who benefit from ongoing feedback, discussion, and reflection
No previous exam experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to read and think critically.
This course supports academic excellence while nurturing a lifelong love of reading. Students gain the tools to analyse texts in depth, express their ideas with precision and explore the emotional and cultural impact of literature.
It’s about more than grades—it’s about discovering the power of words and developing empathy, insight, and imagination.
Academic Benefits
Develops analytical thinking, reading and writing skills
Prepares students for essay-based A-levels, IB and university applications
Builds cross-curricular literacy
Life Benefits
Fosters creativity and cultural awareness
Enhances emotional intelligence and imaginative thinking
Encourages reflection, self-expression and a love of reading
What’s included?
✅ Weekly live, interactive lessons
✅ Small group size for individual attention
✅ Weekly differentiated independent learning assignments
✅ Personalised feedback and targets for improvement
✅ Ongoing progress tracking
✅ Structured guidance on assessments
✅ Revision aids and access to online learning platforms
✅ Full student dashboard with detailed notes and resources
How is the course assessed?
This course is assessed in two written examinations:
✏️ Component 1: Poetry & Modern Prose (60%)
Duration: 2 hours
Marks: 90 total
📖 Unseen Poetry (20 marks): Essay on a previously unseen poem
📖 Anthology Poetry (30 marks): Comparative essay on two anthology poems
📖 Modern Prose – Closed Book (40 marks): Essay on To Kill a Mockingbird or Of Mice and Men
✏️ Component 2: Modern Drama & Literary Heritage (40%)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Marks: 60 total
📘 Modern Drama – Open Book (30 marks): Essay on An Inspector Calls
📘 Literary Heritage – Open Book (30 marks): Essay on Macbeth
Prescribed editions of texts are permitted in Paper 2.