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Edexcel GCSE (1EN0)
Everything you need to ace your Edexcel English Language GCSE. Two papers, full marking-guide breakdowns, 30+ techniques, writing masterclasses, and grade boundary data — all in one place.
Exam Board
Pearson Edexcel
Specification
1EN0
Total Exam Time
3 hrs 50 mins
Total Marks
128 (+ 20% Spoken Language)
| Component | Duration | Marks | % of GCSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Fiction & Imaginative Writing | 1 hr 45 min | 64 | 40% |
| Paper 2 — Non-Fiction & Writing for Real Purposes | 2 hr 5 min | 64 | 60% |
| Spoken Language Endorsement | N/A | Separate | Reported separately |
Click any section below to access full study notes, marking guides, example responses, and exam tips.
Section A: Reading 19th-century fiction extracts. Section B: Imaginative writing from a choice of two tasks. 1 hour 45 minutes, 64 marks.
View guideSection A: Reading two linked non-fiction texts (19th & 21st century). Section B: Writing for real purposes. 2 hours 5 minutes, 96 marks.
View guideOver 30 language and structural techniques with clear definitions, examples from literature, and analysis of their effects on the reader.
View guideStep-by-step guides for articles, letters, speeches, reviews, and essays. Learn conventions, formats, and techniques to hit every marking-guide bullet.
View guideHistorical Edexcel English Language grade boundaries from recent exam series. Understand the marks you need for each grade.
View guideEvery question tests specific skills (called Assessment Objectives, or AOs, in the specification). Understanding them helps you know exactly what markers want.
Select and synthesise evidence from different texts.
ReadingAnalyse effects on readers, using relevant subject terminology.
ReadingCompare across two or more texts, supported by detailed references.
Reading (Paper 2)Support evaluation with appropriate textual references.
ReadingSelect and adapt tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas using structural and grammatical features.
WritingCandidates must use accurate Standard English with control of grammar.
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