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Free OCR GCSE English Language revision: 1,698 exam-style questions, 297 worksheets, and past papers from 2017–2025 with mark schemes.
2 Communicating information and ideas (01)
2.1 Component 01 overview and structure
2.2 Section A: Reading information and ideas – content
2.3 Section A: Reading information and ideas – skills
2.4 Section B: Writing for audience, impact and purpose – content
3 Exploring effects and impact (02)
3.1 Component 02 overview and structure
3.2 Section A: Reading meaning and effects – content
3.3 Section A: Reading meaning and effects – skills
3.4 Section B: Writing imaginatively and creatively – content
3.5 Section B: Writing imaginatively and creatively – skills
4 Spoken language endorsement (03 or 04)
4.1 Endorsement overview and requirements
4.3 Spoken language skills
5 Assessment Objectives
5.1 Assessment Objectives for the examined components
5.2 Assessment Objectives for the Spoken language endorsement
| Assessment | Format | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component 01: Communicating Information and Ideas | Written exam | 2h | 80 marks | 50% |
| Component 02: Exploring Effects and Impact | Written exam | 2h | 80 marks | 50% |
| Spoken Language (Component 03 or 04) | Non-exam assessment | — | — | 0% (reported separately) |
OCR GCSE English Language builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:
