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122 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Revise English Language, English Literature, History, Maths - including topics such as Shakespeare plays, Jekyll and Hyde, Poetry. This Revision Podcast is useful for students who are studying their GCSE exams or A Level exams.
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LANGUAGE AND GENDER THEORIES: *A LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REVISION* | NARRATOR: BARBARA NJAU
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDownload our "Language and Gender Theories" Revision Pack: https://www.firstratetutors.com/shopf... Pressed for time? Our video covers all the Language and Gender theories and theorists you need to be aware of when studying English Language at AS or A Level. We will cover the Dominance and Difference theories - when it comes to how English Language is used as well as how its use differs according to the gender of the speaker. Key moments: 1:49 Otto Jespersen (1922) 4:02 Robin Lakoff (197...
'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck GCSE Revision | Plot, Context, Characters & Themes Explained!
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBStudying John Steinbeck's novella 'Of Mice and Men'? Check out our revision summary video on the story's plot, context, characters and themes! 0:00 Introduction 0:45 PLOT SUMMARY 3:04 THE GREAT DEPRESSION 6:44 THE DUST BOWL 9:03 HOLLYWOOD 11:25 JIM CROW LAWS 13:37 GEORGE 14:28 LENNIE 15:54 SLIM 18:06 CURLEY'S WIFE 19:23 CROOKS 21:32 CARLSON 22:16 THE AMERICAN DREAM 27:08 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Support the show
A History of Lebanon: Independence, Wars, Revolutions, Foreign Influences, Lebanon Protests
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBStudying the History of Lebanon for your upcoming exams or as part of your coursework? This video is the perfect summary - we will cover Lebanon's way to independence, its Civil War, the Cedar Revolution along with the withdrawal of Israel and Syrian influence. Support the show
How To Pass The GCSE English Language 2022 Exams: AQA English Language Paper 1 Exams Walkthrough!
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBKey moments: 1) 0:43 Recapping on Timings 2) 3:01 Use Your Time Strategically 3) 5:04 How Does the Writer Use Language 4) 5:56 Question Number Three Is a Structure Question 5) 9:39 Section B 6) 10:41 Describe Life 7) 14:28 Cataphoric Reference Support the show
HISTORY OF MEDICINE: MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, VICTORIAN & MODERN MEDICINE. *GCSE HISTORY REVISION*
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBStudying the History of Medicine for your History GCSE coursework or exams? We've got you covered! In this video, we will offer you a detailed in-depth breakdown of EVERYTHING you need to know from Early Medicine - beginning with Hippocrates' Four Humours Theory and Galen's ideas on medicine, to the Medieval Period, the Black Plague and how people and the Catholic Church viewed disease as well as their remedies. We will delve into Islamic scholars and the role of Islamic medicine during th...
ANIMAL FARM: CONTEXT, PLOT, CHARACTERS & THEMES! *GCSE REVISION* | NARRATOR: BARBARA NJAU
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB0:00 Introduction 0:30 George Orwell 1:57 Allegory 3:37 Dystopia 4:02 All Animals Are Equal 4:34 Summary 9:57 Characters 13:45 Key Characters 21:19 Important Themes Support the show
'On Her Knees' by Tim Winton: Stories Of Ourselves Revision | Cambridge IGCSE English Literature!
April 07, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MBStudying "On Her Knees" by Tim Winton? Check out our revision video which explains and analyses language techniques and context you should be aware of when studying this text! Support the show
'The Lemon Orchard' by Alex La Guma: Level 9 Model Answer (Stories of Ourselves) | GCSE Exams!
April 05, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MBStudying 'The Lemon Orchard' by Alex La Guma as part of the Cambridge CIE English GCSE exam preparations? Check out our video revealing to you how to write winning Level 9 model answers for this passage! Support the show
Macbeth Character Analysis: Word Level Analysis For Macbeth's Key Quotes | GCSE Revision!
April 04, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MBStudying the play 'Macbeth' for your upcoming English GCSE exams but not sure what quotes to memorise or how to analyse them? Barbara Njau will walk you through how to do word-level analysis for key quotes relating to Macbeth's character! Support the show
Juliet Character Analysis: Word Level Analysis For Juliet's Key Quotes | English GCSE Mocks Revision
April 03, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MBStudying the play 'Romeo and Juliet' for your upcoming English GCSE exams but not sure what quotes to memorise or how to analyse them? Barbara Njau will walk you through how to do word-level analysis for key quotes relating to Juliet's character! Support the show
Romeo Character Analysis: Word Level Analysis For Romeo's Key Quotes | GCSE Mocks Revision!
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.86 MBStudying the play 'Romeo and Juliet' for your upcoming English GCSE exams but not sure what quotes to memorise or how to analyse them? Barbara Njau will walk you through how to do word-level analysis for key quotes relating to Romeo's character! Support the show
'Journey' by Patricia Grace: Stories Of Ourselves Revision | Cambridge IGCSE English Literature
April 01, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBStudying "Journey" by Partricia Grace? Check out our revision video which explains and analyses language techniques and context you should be aware of when studying this text! Support the show
"Blessing" by Imtiaz Dharker: IGCSE Analysis & Annotations!
March 31, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBStudying "Blessing" by Imtiaz Dharker? Check out our revision video which explains and analyses language techniques and context you should be aware of when studying this text! Support the show
"La Belle Dame Sans Merci" by John Keats: IGCSE Analysis & Annotations!
March 30, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBStudying "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" by John Keats? Check out our revision video which explains and analyses language techniques and context you should be aware of when studying this text! Support the show
Macbeth English GCSE Level 8 Model Answer: "How Is Macbeth Presented As A Powerful Character?"
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBStuck on how to write a Level 8 Model Answer on William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" for your GCSE exams? Check out our video where we answer the question "How Is Macbeth Presented As A Powerful Character?" Barbara Njau will walk you through what goes into writing a top Level 8 answer! Support the show
'The Stoat' by John McGahern Revision Summary!
March 23, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MBIn this episode we analyse and summarise all you need to know about John McGahern's 'The Stoat' for IGCSE! We will unpack all the key context, plot, characters, and themes you need to know. Support the show
'There Will Come Soft Rains' Revision Summary!
March 22, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MBIn this episode, we analyse and summarise key characters, quotes, and themes in Ray Bradbury's 'There Will Come Soft Rains' for IGCSE! Support the show
'A Christmas Carol' Level 9 Model Answer for GCSE!
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode, we will go over how to write a top Level 9 Model Answer for 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens! This video will provide you with a step-by-step analysis of how to select key quotations from the extract you are given in your AQA English Literature Paper 1 exam, how to dissect the information, select the best quotations as well as use key quotes from elsewhere in the novella! Support the show
How to compare two poems or texts in a GCSE essay!
March 18, 2021 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBIn this episode we analyse a Level 9 model answer framework and explanation in order to understand how to compare two poems or texts in a high-scoring essay! Support the show
'Of Mice and Men' Model Answer for GCSE
March 11, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBJoin us as we analyse a model answer for John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'! For more model answers, revision guides, and other helpful content for GCSE, visit http://firstratetutors.com. Support the show
'The Crucible' Context Explained!
March 10, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThis episode explains the rich context of Arthur Miller's 1953 play 'The Crucible', including the Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scare. Find more helpful resources for your GCSE or A Level exams at http://firstratetutors.com. Support the show
Numbers and Place Holders: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MBThis episode addresses the functions of numbers and place holders in mathematics. Support the show
Child Language Acquisition: Case Studies: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBThis episode provides a breakdown of the key case studies surrounding Child Language Acquisition. Support the show
Fractions: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBThis episode provides a detailed explanation of the workings of fractions in mathematics. Support the show
Geometry and Shapes: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBThis episode addresses the workings of geometry and its relationship with shapes. Support the show
Multiplying Factors: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MBThis maths-based episode takes a look at factor multiplication. Support the show
Measurements: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBThis episode addresses the functioning of measurements in mathematics. Support the show
Measurements: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBThis episode addresses the functioning of measurements in mathematics. Support the show
Ratios and Proportions: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBThis episode addresses ratios and proportions and their functioning in mathematics. Support the show
Geometry, Axis and Co-ordinate Points: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.53 MBThis maths-based episode takes a look at the functions of geometry, providing an explanation on how axis points operate. Support the show
Percentages: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBThis episode addresses the functioning of percentages in mathematics. Support the show
Solving Word Problems: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBThis episode takes a look at solving word problems in mathematics. Support the show
Algebra: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBThis maths-based episode provides a breakdown of the workings of algebra. Support the show
Margaret Attwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale': Revision Help
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThis episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of Margaret Attwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale', tackling its key thematic and structural concerns. Support the show
Child Language Acquisition: Theories: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis episode provides a breakdown of the key theories surrounding Child Language Acquisition. Support the show
Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales': Revision Help
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBThis episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'. Support the show
J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls': Revision Help (2/2)
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis episode is part two of a two-part analysis of J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls'. Support the show
William Shakespeare's 'Richard III': Revision Help
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBThis episode tackles William Shakespeare's 'Richard III', analysing its key thematic and structural concerns. Support the show
J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls': Revision Help (1/2)
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBThis episode is part one of a two-part analysis of J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls'. Support the show
William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice': Revision Help
August 01, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MBThis episode provides a thematic breakdown of the key concerns in William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'. Support the show
Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence': Revision Help (2/2)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBThis episode is part two of a two-part structured analysis of the key concerns in Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence'. Support the show
William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': Revision Help
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode engages in a comprehensive breakdown of the key concerns in William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. Support the show
Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence': Revision Help (1/2)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.16 MBThis episode is part one of a two-part structured analysis of the key concerns in Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence'. Support the show
'Power and Conflict' AQA Anthology: Revision Help (3/3)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MBThis episode is the third part of a three-part analysis of AQA's 'Power and Conflict' anthology. Support the show
Assessment Objectives Explained: Revision Help
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBThis episode provides a detailed breakdown of the specifics of AO1, AO2 and AO3 mark-scheme assessment objectives. Support the show
Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie': Revision Help (1/2)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MBThis episode is the first of a two-part analysis of Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie'. Support the show
Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie': Revision Help (2/2)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.71 MBThis episode is the final part of a two-part analysis of Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie'. Support the show
Monica Ali's 'Brick Lane': Revision Help (2/2)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBThis episode is the second part of a two-part analysis of Monica Ali's 'Brick Lane'. Support the show
'Power and Conflict' AQA Anthology: Revision Help (1/3)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBThis episode addresses the key concerns of AQA's 'Power and Conflict' anthology. (1/3) Support the show
'Power and Conflict' AQA Anthology: Revision Help (2/3)
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MBThis episode is part two of a three-part breakdown of AQA's 'Power and Conflict' anthology. Support the show