{"id":15413,"date":"2025-03-30T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T13:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15413"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T16:35:18","slug":"english-language-paper-2-aqa-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/english-language-paper-2-aqa-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"English Language Paper 2 &#8211; AQA Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Preparing for English Language Paper 2 can be challenging, especially when it comes to mastering both analysis and writing skills. To make your revision easier, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the best resources and links to help you succeed. Whether you\u2019re looking for practice papers or revision guides. this blog provides everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/gcse-english-language-paper-1-detailed-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"English language paper 1\">English language paper 1<\/a> and paper 2 practice. Let\u2019s dive in and explore the top resources to support your journey to achieving high marks in English Language Paper 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Question Papers<\/th><th>Inserts<\/th><th>Mark Schemas<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2020\/november\/AQA-87002-QP-NOV20.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"November 2020\">November 2020<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2020\/november\/AQA-87002-INS-NOV20.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"November 2020\">November 2020<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2020\/november\/AQA-87002-W-MS-NOV20.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"November 2020\">November 2020<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2021\/november\/AQA-87002-QP-NOV21.PDF\" title=\"November 2021\">November 2021<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2021\/november\/AQA-87002-INS-NOV21.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"November 2021\">November 2021<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2021\/november\/AQA-87002-MS-NOV21.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"November 2021\">November 2021<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2022\/june\/AQA-87002-QP-JUN22.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"June 2022\">June 2022<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2022\/june\/AQA-87002-INS-JUN22.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"June 2022\">June 2022<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2022\/june\/AQA-87002-MS-JUN22.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"June 2022\">June 2022<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2023\/june\/AQA-87002-QP-JUN23.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"June 2023\">June 2023<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2023\/june\/AQA-87002-INS-JUN23.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"June 2023\">June 2023<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2023\/june\/AQA-87002-MS-JUN23.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"June 2023\">June 2023<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/English-language.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/English-language.jpg 850w, https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/English-language-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/English-language-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.edumentors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/English-language-728x485.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November 2020: Paper 2: Writer&#8217;s Viewpoints and Perspectives (8700\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2020\/november\/AQA-87002-QP-NOV20.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Question Papers PDF\">Question Papers PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2020\/november\/AQA-87002-INS-NOV20.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Inserts PDF\">Inserts PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2020\/november\/AQA-87002-W-MS-NOV20.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mark Schemas PDF\">Mark Schemas PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November 2021: Paper 2: Writer&#8217;s Viewpoints and Perspectives (8700\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2021\/november\/AQA-87002-QP-NOV21.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Question Papers PDF\">Question Papers PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2021\/november\/AQA-87002-INS-NOV21.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Inserts PDF\">Inserts PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2021\/november\/AQA-87002-MS-NOV21.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mark Schemas PDF\">Mark Schemas PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 2022: Paper 2: Writer&#8217;s Viewpoints and Perspectives (8700\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2022\/june\/AQA-87002-QP-JUN22.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Question Papers PDF\">Question Papers PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2022\/june\/AQA-87002-INS-JUN22.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Inserts PDF\">Inserts PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2022\/june\/AQA-87002-MS-JUN22.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mark Schemas PDF\">Mark Schemas PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 2023: Paper 2: Writer&#8217;s Viewpoints and Perspectives (8700\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2023\/june\/AQA-87002-QP-JUN23.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Question Papers PDF\">Question Papers PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2023\/june\/AQA-87002-INS-JUN23.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Inserts PDF\">Inserts PDF<\/a>          <a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.aqa.org.uk\/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes\/2023\/june\/AQA-87002-MS-JUN23.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mark Schemas PDF\">Mark Schemas PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AQA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqa.org.uk\/subjects\/english\/gcse\/english-8700\/specification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GCSE English language assesment\">GCSE English language assessment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqa.org.uk\/subjects\/english\/gcse\/english-8700\/specification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GCSE English language 8700\">GCSE English language 8700<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing with tutors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra support can make a real difference when preparing for English Language Paper 2. Experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/find-tutors\/english-language\/gcse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GCSE English Language tutors\">GCSE English Language tutors<\/a> can help students improve reading analysis, compare writers\u2019 viewpoints and strengthen persuasive writing skills for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who need broader support across the subject can also benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/find-tutors\/english-language?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=English_language_paper_2&amp;utm_campaign=Preparing_with_tutors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"English language tutoring\">English language tutoring<\/a> to improve writing, analysis, vocabulary and overall confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Access a collection of valuable resources and links to prepare effectively for English Language Paper 2. Boost your skills and confidence today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[217],"tags":[240,600,601,162],"class_list":["post-15413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-parents","tag-english","tag-english-language-paper-2","tag-english-language-past-papers","tag-past-papers"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15413"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15413"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32812,"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15413\/revisions\/32812"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edumentors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}