English lives here

From first chapter to final sentence

English lives in your classrooms, in every question asked and in all the stories still waiting to be told.

A place where ideas are shared, confidence grows and great teaching is supported at every chapter of the journey.

Home to the UK's largest community of English teachers, we're bringing together resources, expert insights and blogs to keep you informed, inspired and confident in the classroom.

From first ideas to final drafts, English is something we build together.

Your classroom. Your choices. Your learners.

Teach English in ways that engage your learners while delivering meaningful outcomes. From multimodal extracts to collaborative projects, you can choose the texts, approaches and activities that best suit your classroom.

With clear assessment objectives and no prescribed content, you have the freedom to shape lessons your way – supported by practical resources, exemplars and guidance from English specialists.

AQA x Collins Emerging Identities teacher guide

A brand-new teacher guide full of inspiring approaches, model responses and practical support.

From lesson activities to teaching guides and assessment support, explore hundreds of resources designed to support every stage of English teaching.

English Language: What are we waiting for?

Discover how unseen texts can inspire richer classroom discussions, build confidence and bring more diverse voices into English Language teaching.

The latest in English

The latest news, announcements, resources and opportunities from across the English community.

Practical support when you need it

Our expert-led events, training and online CPD are designed to support you throughout the year – whether you’re building confidence, exploring new approaches or preparing students for assessment.

Your Team English

Teaching with AQA means you’re part of the UK’s largest English teaching community.

Behind every resource, event and qualification is Team English: experienced teachers, examiners, authors and subject experts who understand the realities of the classroom and are here to support you at every stage.

How they can support you:

  • Understand assessment with confidence
  • Refine lesson planning and delivery
  • Navigate specification updates and new texts
  • Access practical CPD and training
  • Get expert support by phone or email
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Explore our new literature texts

We’ve added new texts to our GCSE and A-level English Literature specifications.

These additions give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in literature from a wide range of voices that reflect the world they live in, helping your learners connect more deeply with the texts they study.

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GCSE English Language: small but meaningful changes

Last year we’ve made small refinements to our GCSE English Language assessments – and we’re here to help you feel confident teaching them.

Explore the support, resources and guidance available to help you prepare learners and make the most of the improvements.

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