Level 2 English Literature

Level 2 English gives you the chance to strengthen your confidence as a communicator and thinker. You’ll explore a range of written and visual texts, learning how language and storytelling shape meaning and influence audiences. Alongside internal assessments, you’ll also sit one or more externals to showcase your learning.

In this course, you will:

• Build stronger essay-writing skills, learning how to structure clear and convincing arguments.

• Write in different styles, from creative and personal to formal and analytical.

• Explore texts in depth, considering the literary, social, and cultural contexts that influence them.

• Develop your ability to express ideas confidently through speaking, writing, and presenting.

The skills you develop in Level 2 English — from sharpening your critical thinking to expressing ideas clearly — will set you up for success in Level 3 and beyond. These are transferable skills that open doors to a wide range of future pathways, from university study to careers in journalism, law, teaching, the creative industries, and more.

This course is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy reading and analysing a variety of texts, including film, short stories, and novels.

• Want to develop stronger critical thinking skills and extend your ability to form well-argued responses.

• Are aiming for Merit and Excellence at Level 2, and preparation for success at Level 3.

• Enjoy discussing ideas, debating interpretations, and exploring how texts reflect society and culture.