Audiopi GCSE English Literature & Language Tutorials

Macbeth - award winning tutorial content from Audiopi!Our Macbeth series for GCSE English Literature is one of our favourites. Our authors, Catherine Hartley and Stella Vassiliou, two fabulous teachers (both 1st class honours graduates from Oxbridge) bring to life and explain one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. We are also delighted to have the renowned Shakespearean actor, Guy Henry, play Macbeth throughout the series.In this episode:What kinds of context can I write about in the exam? This tutorial looks at both the literary context and the social context of Macbeth. The literary context gives a brief introduction to tragedy and the social context examines the Divine Right of Kings, religion, madness, gender, witchcraft.Our Tutors:Miss Stella Vassiliou MA (Oxon), PGCE Professional Tutor Didcot Girls' SchoolMiss Catherine Hartley MA (Cantab), PGCE Assistant Head of English Bartholomew SchoolThe first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! Love what you hear and want us with you for the journey? You can subscribe to access every episode in any series on Acast+ for the price of a couple of cups of coffee a month, and become a supporter! Hit the link to Access it All.https://plus.acast.com/s/audiopi-gcse-english-literature-language-tutorialsSupporters will enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free access to every episode, in every series. You can subscribe monthly OR pay just once!

Macbeth - award winning tutorial content from Audiopi!Our Macbeth series for GCSE English Literature is one of our favourites. Our authors, Catherine Hartley and Stella Vassiliou, two fabulous teachers (both 1st class honours graduates from Oxbridge) bring to life and explain one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. We are also delighted to have the renowned Shakespearean actor, Guy Henry, play Macbeth throughout the series.In this tutorial we examine what makes this scene horrifying?Tutorial summary:Exploration of how different audiences would respond differently to this scene. Introduction to Shakespeare’s craft, including staging.Our Tutors:Miss Catherine Hartley MA (Cantab), PGCE Assistant Head of English Bartholomew SchoolMiss Stella Vassiliou MA (Oxon), PGCE Professional Tutor Didcot Girls' SchoolThe first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! Love what you hear and want us with you for the journey? You can subscribe to access every episode in any series on Acast+ for the price of a couple of cups of coffee a month, and become a supporter! Hit the link to Access it All.https://plus.acast.com/s/audiopi-gcse-english-literature-language-tutorialsSupporters will enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free access to every episode, in every series. You can subscribe monthly OR pay just once!

Macbeth - award winning tutorial content from Audiopi!Our Macbeth series for GCSE English Literature is one of our favourites. Our authors, Catherine Hartley and Stella Vassiliou, two fabulous teachers (both 1st class honours graduates from Oxbridge) bring to life and explain one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. We are also delighted to have the renowned Shakespearean actor, Guy Henry, play Macbeth throughout the series.How and why is Macbeth’s entrance foreshadowed?Tutorial summary:Exploration of key quotations introducing Macbeth to the audience. Why is he introduced in this way? How is it later subverted? Why does this scene follow the witches?Our tutors:Miss Stella Vassiliou MA (Oxon), PGCE Professional Tutor Didcot Girls' SchoolMiss Catherine Hartley MA (Cantab), PGCE Assistant Head of English Bartholomew SchoolThe first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! Love what you hear and want us with you for the journey? You can subscribe to access every episode in any series on Acast+ for the price of a couple of cups of coffee a month, and become a supporter! Hit the link to Access it All.https://plus.acast.com/s/audiopi-gcse-english-literature-language-tutorialsSupporters will enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free access to every episode, in every series. You can subscribe monthly OR pay just once!

Macbeth - award winning tutorial content from Audiopi!Our Macbeth series for GCSE English Literature is one of our favourites. Our authors, Catherine Hartley and Stella Vassiliou, two fabulous teachers (both 1st class honours graduates from Oxbridge) bring to life and explain one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. We are also delighted to have the renowned Shakespearean actor, Guy Henry, play Macbeth throughout the series.This tutorial answers 3 key questions: How does Macbeth respond to the prophecy?Why does Duncan’s announcement immediately follow?What is Banquo’s role?Tutorial summary:Consideration of form and the role of juxtaposition.Analysis of key quotations.Our tutors:Miss Stella Vassiliou MA (Oxon), PGCE Professional Tutor Didcot Girls' SchoolMiss Catherine Hartley MA (Cantab), PGCE Assistant Head of English Bartholomew SchoolThe first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! Love what you hear and want us with you for the journey? You can subscribe to access every episode in any series on Acast+ for the price of a couple of cups of coffee a month, and become a supporter! Hit the link to Access it All.https://plus.acast.com/s/audiopi-gcse-english-literature-language-tutorialsSupporters will enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free access to every episode, in every series. You can subscribe monthly OR pay just once!

Romeo & Juliet - award winning tutorials from AudiopiRomeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's greatest and best loved tragedies. In this series for GCSE English Literature we analyse all aspects of the play ensuring that you gain a full understanding of the various complexities, including key themes, characters, context and structure. As with Macbeth we have brought together Stella Vassilou and Catherine Hartley, both of whom received Masters in English Literature from Oxford and Cambridge University and are now teaching GCSE English Literature.Episode Overview & Summary: Montagues v. Capulets – the brawl in the street!Why does the play begin with conflict?Why is the love story set in the context of a family feud?These are some of the key questions that are considered. There is an exploration of key quotations introducing Romeo, Tybalt and Benvolio to the audience.Why is Romeo introduced in this way?Why is it important that he is introduced as in love with Rosaline at the start of the action?We also analyse Shakespeare’s presentation of love through oxymoron.Series Tutors: Miss Stella Vassiliou MA (Oxon), PGCE Professional Tutor Didcot Girls' SchoolMiss Catherine Hartley MA (Cantab), PGCE Assistant Head of English Bartholomew SchoolThe first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! Love what you hear and want us with you for the journey? You can subscribe to access every episode in any series on Acast+ for the price of a couple of cups of coffee a month, and become a supporter! Hit the link to Access it All.https://plus.acast.com/s/audiopi-gcse-english-literature-language-tutorialsSupporters will enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free access to every episode, in every series. You can subscribe monthly OR pay just once!

Romeo & Juliet - award winning tutorials from AudiopiRomeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's greatest and best loved tragedies. In this series for GCSE English Literature we analyse all aspects of the play ensuring that you gain a full understanding of the various complexities, including key themes, characters, context and structure. As with Macbeth we have brought together Stella Vassilou and Catherine Hartley, both of whom received Masters in English Literature from Oxford and Cambridge University and are now teaching GCSE English Literature.EpisodeOverview & Summary: We analyse why Shakespeare tells us the whole story before it has even begun? We provide a scene summary and look at the key features of the sonnet.Series Tutors: Miss Stella Vassiliou MA (Oxon), PGCE Professional Tutor Didcot Girls' SchoolMiss Catherine Hartley MA (Cantab), PGCE Assistant Head of English Bartholomew SchoolThe first 5 episodes in this series, and every series in this podcast show, are free to listen to! Love what you hear and want us with you for the journey? You can subscribe to access every episode in any series on Acast+ for the price of a couple of cups of coffee a month, and become a supporter! Hit the link to Access it All.https://plus.acast.com/s/audiopi-gcse-english-literature-language-tutorialsSupporters will enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free access to every episode, in every series. You can subscribe monthly OR pay just once!