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Sounds,16 Mar 2026,9 mins

SeriesExam Skills

Top tips for your creative writing and persuading with power

Bitesize GCSE English Language

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Jean and Carl guide you through creative and persuasive writing techniques - focusing on how to engage readers, structure ideas under time pressure and craft writing that stands out. This GCSE English Language podcast explores language choice, sensory detail, rhetorical questions and vocabulary to build a vivid atmosphere and strong arguments. This episode was made in collaboration with the National Theatre and features actor actor Nina Cassells shares the opening lines she finds most impactful. For more information on the National Theater, go to: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/ Jean and Carl also explain how to plan creative writing using a simple story arc and they also cover persuasive text structure, including introductions, main argument paragraphs and memorable conclusions. Suitable for: AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and OCR Presenters: Jean Menzies and Carl Anka Featured actor: Nina Cassells Producer and Sound Design: Marc Rigg Executive Producer: Becky Green This series is an Audio Always production

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