A Level English Literature

Let me explain why your child should work with me and what they will gain from having a tutor to help them succeed and thrive.

Why Students Struggle To Succeed

Most students don’t struggle with A Level English Literature because they lack ability but because they are given the wrong strategy to succeed. It’s like a sports team preparing for a match with the wrong game plan—success becomes nearly impossible.

So how do you know if your child is using the wrong strategy? Consider these common challenges:

  • Struggling with the transition from GCSE to A Level and finding it difficult to stay on track.

  • Spending endless hours studying without seeing tangible results.

  • Feeling overwhelmed or anxious about English.

  • Lacking confidence in understanding contextual or theoretical frameworks for essays.

Without a change in approach, these problems persist, often preventing students from achieving the grades they need to secure their first-choice university.

This is why I developed the Peregrine Pathway to A Level English Success. Once implemented, this strategy transformed my students’ results. Here’s what your child needs to focus on:

  • 1. Deep Dive Analysis: Unlock advanced techniques to interpret texts with depth and originality.

  • 2. Strategic Essay Structuring: Master frameworks that make arguments clear, compelling, and examiner-friendly.

  • 3. Original Critical Voice: Develop unique perspectives to produce fresh, insightful interpretations.

  • 4. Exam Technique Optimisation: Perfect strategies to tackle exams confidently and efficiently.

  • 5. Confidence and Mindset Enhancement: Build self-belief to excel under pressure and achieve top grades.

With the right strategy, success becomes not only possible but inevitable.

What Sets High Achievers Apart?

What differentiates students who achieve A/A* grades and secure places at top universities from those who settle for mediocre results? Their mindset and habits.

Successful students understand the importance of consistent effort and dedication, much like elite athletes who train harder than their peers.

But how can your child develop these winning habits?

Here’s the challenge: many students have been conditioned to view schoolwork as boring or difficult, which creates a negative association with learning. Even though they know studying more will lead to better results, they struggle to make it a habit because it doesn’t feel important enough.

Think of brushing your teeth. It’s not something most people enjoy, but it’s a habit ingrained because we understand the consequences of neglecting it. Similarly, academic habits must become automatic and purposeful.

Here’s how you can help:

  • Accountability and Routine: Invest in external support to help your child develop better study habits.

  • Engaging Learning: Make education interesting so that additional study becomes enjoyable rather than a chore.

  • Goal Setting: Align your child’s mindset with the importance of education and its long-term benefits.

  • Rewiring these habits can make studying easier, more enjoyable, and far more effective.

Why Environment Matters

If you want your child to succeed in A Level English Literature, the environment in which they learn is critical. Who they learn with and where they study directly impacts their habits and motivation.

At school, students have no choice about their peers, which often means being surrounded by individuals who may not share their drive to succeed. Imagine trying to climb Mount Everest with a group of unmotivated people versus a team of focused, determined climbers—the outcome would be vastly different.

Students thrive in environments with like-minded peers who push each other to achieve their best. Being part of such a group fosters motivation, focus, and the belief that top results are attainable.

Here’s how you can create this environment for your child:

  • Winning Associations: Surround your child with motivated students who share their aspirations.

  • Upgraded Learning Spaces: Access education outside of school to enhance their environment.

  • Small Group Focus: Encourage learning in small, focused groups where success is a shared goal.

When students are in the right environment, their potential skyrockets.