English Language and Mathematics are the two core GCSE subjects that all colleges and employers tend to require, regardless of the type of college course or employment the candidate is applying for. Students who don't achieve at least a level 4 (regarded as the minimum for a pass) will frequently be required to re-take the subjects until they achieve this level. This guide is specifically designed to quickly and clearly convey tips and techniques to help students to pass GCSE English Language the first time. Although the focus is predominantly on the AQA examination board, as all boards follow the same assessment criteria now, the tips and advice in this guide will be relevant to every examination board. The author is an experienced former teacher, private tutor and examiner. Teaching the tips and techniques included in this guide has enabled over 90% of the author's private students in recent years to achieve a pass level in GCSE English Language.