Question 2 Paper 2 AQA Language: This is Hard! (2023)

[@AntiJafer]

Sir your actually a mad man how has no one ever preached this until now. Even with the proof i am so skeptical because it seems so easy

[@Foffgoogleistg]

I feel like I finally understood this after months of asking my actual English teacher to explain you’re an actual life saver thank you!!

[@eleanorgunthorpe2498]

You are truly the best! Thank you Sir for making this visual for us visual learners!

[@MM-lr5hv]

This is hilarious! 😂 but perfect way to remember what I should write and how . Thank ever since much ❤

[@ellisaustin3318]

THANK YOU. im very dyslexic and this realy helps. my techer always sets big paragraphs to red and this helps so much. i shall be imagining them jugs tomorow in my exam

[@CapSunKid]

I liked that you used this to make it easier for us to learn

[@user-pe4cl5nd8f]

Thank you for your video, it explains how to do this question really helpfully, I start my year 11 mocks tomorrow and English is my first exam, thank you for you help😀

[@Zxrenity.]

Thank you so much! We went over this paper you have rewritten in school today. It's very similar and I can understand very clearly! Thanks for putting all that time into making these videos and books, genuinely saving my english grades!

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucasmarks8008]

Writing in bulletpoints will be beneficial as me and some other would be used to it already as they would do it in science papers

[@xCOLDSNIPEx]

Would that even get you marks?

[@frobinsolos]

just because its allowed in science, doesnt mean its allowed in every subject…. english is the type of subject where you have to explain in details and each question has a certain structure

[@NotSandhorst]

@@frobinsolos It's meant to be numbered not bullet points. you still have to write in full sentences and give detail such as adding 'implies' to the comparisons, but every comparison is clearly laid out in the number system so that you can be sure that you made 4 comparisons.

[@frobinsolos]

@@NotSandhorst i was saying that you dont bullet point in english….

[@zerogrqvity5654]

This was so cool., finally I actually understand this q. I love your kitchen by the way

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Me too

[@spidzman21]

I would appreciate it if you could mark my work to check if I have improved recently I got 6 marks but I think I had improved. In source A, travelling by aeroplane is a 'ever-growing' 'frustration', whereas in source B travelling by a stagecoach 'is infinitely more delightful'. The writer in source A shows he's frustration when mentioning 'seat back that wouldn't go upright... arm rests that were awkward to use'. We can infer from this, that the writer finds the interior of the plane as uncomfortable. This 'frustration' is further emphasised of him spending a long duration of his flight in the plane from '11:30' to' 2:30'. This long period of time suggests that he is very indignant because he is spending a long time in a travel that it is very uncomfortable for him. However, in source B, the stage coach wasn't uncomfortable, but relaxing when writer mentions' all its scenes experience were new and strange'. This implies, that he enjoyed his ride, which contrast to source A who didn't enjoy his ride. Source B, had been allowed to see things that he never seen before suggesting that he is interested of seeing the scenes because if he didn't see it before he will be interested because people tend like to see new things . This shows source B had enjoyed his travel whereas in source A didn't.

[@tacendamori]

Your book is handy; I just used it. Thank you sir :)

[@flamingdelayz2895]

Love that semi colon

[@tacendamori]

@@flamingdelayz2895 thanks 😂

[@skerpy8145]

@@tacendamori wait just a brief semi-colon lesson: if you want to use a semi colon, do you just use it to give more specific information for a previous sentence or can it just replace any conjunction? So for example can I say I walked to the shops; it was a tiring journey.

[@tacendamori]

@@skerpy8145 your sentence makes sense, so I think so

[@Daannn.T]

@@skerpy8145 one thing that helps is to make a semi colon like the word 'so', if it make sense to put the word so in your sentence, you can put a cheeky semi colon instead

[@MooseGoose1]

my only worry with this is that the examiner may just treat it as wrong because they’re not used to a non paragraph format. is that possible?

[@hanaaa8849]

if u get a reply please tell me

[@tacendamori]

Same

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Look. The examiner can treat every answer as wrong, because marking is subjective, and AQA allow their examiners to disagree, and do nothing about it, unless the disagreement is by more than two marks in this question. That is the problem of writing in paragraphs. Yes, it is still possible when presented with a range of explanations which are numbered, the examiner might freak out And give you the wrong mark. However, it will be much more difficult for them to do that, because they will see how many explanations you have given. When you write in paragraphs, they will not count the explanations they will just go on a gut feeling. ultimately, this is your exam, and you don’t want to do anything that makes you feel nervous. So it’s up to you.

[@MooseGoose1]

@@hanaaa8849 he replied 😳

[@hanaaa8849]

@@MooseGoose1 thankssss

[@Hxrry_333]

You’re saving my GCSEs thank you bro

[@alastairaiken2987]

Sir - will the examiner mark responses using a points-based approach (which you recommend), or using a levels-based approach (which is on the mark scheme)? Surely quality>quantity? Thank you

[@hazzyuh2990]

Ali A

[@polyquadratus5304]

Yes: it's much better to select your strongest two comparisons, and explain those two in detail.

[@JohnJohnson-zt3bv]

@@polyquadratus5304 well you’re more likely to get more marks simply by doing more comparisons because a lot of them are bound to be more detailed.

[@JohnJohnson-zt3bv]

@@polyquadratus5304 there is an extent to how detailed a comparison can be without analysing language/structure

[@polyquadratus5304]

@@JohnJohnson-zt3bv I think you need to read the mark scheme

[@heynicky1109]

Brilliant. Thanks so much 🎉

[@cyberAssassin-p1c]

omg sir you helped me so much your videos helped me structure my answer so well thank you im gonna get a good grade now

[@katherinefrost5486]

Thank you so much

[@mati62]

mr salles is a godsend

[@ilovediesel2384]

How long should we spend on this question? Also thank you for explaining it in a way that my brain can understand!

[@xoxevalongmanxox8017]

Since it is 8 marks probably spend around 10 minutes on it :)

[@leomacherla]

So could we literally structure our answer as: 1. Source A point Source B comparison 2. Source A point Source B comparison for 8 explanations? Even with the numbers?

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Yep

[@leomacherla]

@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish Okay brilliant! Thanks :) I find your methods to be very effective!

[@NotSandhorst]

@@leomacherla wouldn't one numbered paragraph also contain 2 explanations as you give an explanation for both sources? so then you would only need to go to number 4.

[@leomacherla]

@@NotSandhorst yes I think you’re right. I guess any combination that adds to 8 explanations would work

[@lallalamxjdc]

would u do this twice? or 4 times out of

[@carlosdesps]

i dont understand; would we have to literally number our points and not paragraph whatsoever?

[@whosminou]

yeahh

[@MykhaloMudryk]

No you don’t Carlos, don’t number them it makes it looks not formal, what you have to do is essentially write 4 short paragraphs, with 1 paragraph being the following: 1) In source A player feels x 2) from this we can infer 3) however in source b player feels y 4) from this we can infer ……. Do this 4 times so 4 paragraphs

[@whosminou]

@@MykhaloMudryk agreed, good structure

[@ashersingano8951]

​@@MykhaloMudryk but he just said dont use paragraphs?

[@t3rr0r15m]

sir what about finding similarities and not differences . would this still work

[@tay764]

Thanks. This is useful!

[@yeahywah]

this was acc such a good explanation tysm

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Thanks!

[@pratyasha279]

Thanks sir

[@robinsghost1250]

Wait can i just write it line by line or do i actually write like a list with numbers? Also thanks a lot for the vid!

[@NotSandhorst]

full sentences and numbered paragraphs with a clear comparison. 4 comparisons to get full marks.

[@toxic_gg867]

While this appears detailed I don’t think it is very detailed as you can only offer very simplistic inferences so may be hitting level 3 as it is clear and relevant

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Yeah, we’ll, as it is an actual exam answer, with an actual mark, your opinion is moot!

[@Dan240]

My school teaches to write in what how why structures where would the marks come from would it just be 1 for the point and 1 for the explanation

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

How and why are both explanations

[@diegobertora3470]

Mr salles ik if it says compare differences u dont mention similairities and vice versa but if it says "summarise the different views ways..." can u mention similairities?? Technically the different views can be similair

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Yes

[@silly2449]

Well if it says ‘compare’ then you can look at both but if it specifies ‘differences’ then you should probably look at differences as the texts are selected to show different views about a topic

[@davemacey4642]

I experienced frequent worrying during language paper 1 and don't think that I performed particularly well. Unfortunately I also missed question 4. Is it still possible to obtain a pass with paper 2?

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

yes

[@vedmacwan5226]

@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish ☠

[@davemacey4642]

@@vedmacwan5226 What do you mean by ☠?

[@AK-in5vh]

i know someone who missed q2 and 4 and still got a 4 overall, you will be fine :)

[@vedmacwan5226]

@@davemacey4642 His reply was mad blunt

[@maya-rb8sp]

8:43

[@lenaszarota8496]

could you structure it as ... Point about source A “ quote” this implies…. Could suggest…. (2 explanations) Whereas source b shows (point) “quote” this implies…. This could suggest…. (2 explanations) X2 that way you would have 2 comparison but 8 explanations.

[@HarryXD-du8zq]

I’m confused, Mr Everything English said this is not a comparison question it’s a summary question…help! Should I use quotes for each point?

[@mexermoes5772]

so 4 comparison bullet points means I cannot get less then 8 marks?

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

As long as you include eight relevant quotes, without relevant explanations. You can do it with your quotes, and eight explanations. This is never a guarantee, because examiners are allowed to disagree, but it will make it much harder for them to do so.

[@ragdahmed6031]

@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish but i thought that the exam is level based not point based?

[@toxic_gg867]

@@ragdahmed6031 it would be “detailed” with that many explanations and hit the top band

[@ragdahmed6031]

@@toxic_gg867 ohhh ok thank youuu

[@mjgccd]

do we analyse language/ mention langauge techniques in q2?

[@jaxshauna]

no

[@jessstreet-rose8166]

do you have to quote in this question?

[@cosmos6294]

How is it possible to do 4 paragraphs in 10 minutes though ?

[@cosmos6294]

It’s just because other KZbinrs suggest 2 paragraphs not 4 and just like 1 or 2 differences not 4 ( 8 explanations and 8 implies ) I’m just slightly confused that’s all

[@beth6205]

@@cosmos6294 depends on what grade you want to achieve

[@cosmos6294]

@@beth6205 7 or up preferably lol

[@kjjk451]

what about inferences?

[@jakebill867]

Hello. I’m slightly confused because when is used to make explanations with words like suggest and implies my teacher capped me at 4 marks and she said it felt to much like a p2 q3 question even though I gave so many comparative points,

[@hanaaa8849]

maybe u zoomed in to a specific word which u don't need to do that, its only for quesion 3-4 u just need to get points and find the difference or similarity. don't zoom in or say this is a verb, metaphor just get quotes and say how is this similar or different to the text

[@jacksloman3438]

Hey mr sales so can we literally number 4 points and explanation in our exam and that will get 8/8

[@UNIVERSAL-PODCASTS]

do your points for 1 source have to link or could i juxtapose the first source like for example due to the small volume of the tea cup it suggests it is only used for special occasions and then talk about its small handle in the second paragraph and how it may only be used by children.

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Yes

[@UNIVERSAL-PODCASTS]

can i give similarities as well ?

[@jamesgreenwold7723]

would you get 4 marks if you did a comparison with 4 explanations (2 for each side of the comparison)

[@davemacey4642]

Just to make sure is that 8 explanations, 4 from source A and 4 from source B set out in four points?

[@wannabesoup1357]

I like your house. :)

[@Muta123]

Could you use bullet points instead and get marks?

[@lottie.7867]

I love you

[@phizzee6401]

R u gonna do this in the real exam?

[@sipro3301]

Why not use peieiei ?

[@piecectrld3495]

Mr EE said to just do 2 comparison using 3 quotes per paragraph explaining. Would that receive full marks?

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

If you have 8 explanations, yes

[@lallalamxjdc]

so do you need 8 points aswell?

[@hamzasyed3294]

can i email you my answer just to make sure i have got it right ?

[@davidkukula7584]

does he respond?

[@yallknowwhoitis3659]

I guess we'll never know....

[@redditgalaxy1457]

So would it be structured as SSII with each inference being supported by a quotation

[@Slobrojoe]

No, SICSI Statement, inference, comparison (your however or in contrast), your statement and inference

[@redditgalaxy1457]

@@Slobrojoe Surely the comparison verb would be imbedded into the 2nd statement

[@redditgalaxy1457]

@@Slobrojoe plus im doing peieiei anyway

[@shafinbepary2000]

this is clear proof of mr ee PEIEIEI method so should we 4 paragraphs of such kind?

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Yes

[@hannahlouise880]

Hi, Mr Salles( or anyone who wants to respond) - I seem to always run out of time on English exams and I struggle to come up with ideas, especially in language questions, in keeping with the time limit? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank You!

[@NK12658]

I have the same problem. What I generally do is look at the last 2 questions so I can start thinking about them before I do them. Other than that you just have to write as fast as you can, even if it's not the absolute best you can write. If you're done and you want to expand a bit later you can always go back if you've finished the paper. You don't get that chance if you spend ages trying to come up with the best idea you can.

[@hannahlouise880]

@@NK12658 Okay, I'll try this in my next English exam, Thanks

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

I'll make a video on Exam timings this weekend

[@tipufitzherbert1088]

this was my biggest problem in english and history and i even got a 5 on the history mock while being predicted an 8, and what has saved me is doing the long questions first, and then doing them in order of which i feel most confident with

[@junaidjawed2668]

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[@AmelieBird]

I'm guessing this means if you then can't actually find 4 comparisons it will make it very obvious to the examiner aha...😅Any tips on making 4 points without repeating yourself?

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Sure, stab part of the text you haven't written about with your finger - read what it says, and ask if that is similar or different to the other source.

[@crazymemes2832]

Sir fro paper 1 I wrote 8 small paragrah for question 2 instead of what my me school said (3 chunky paragarh) will i lose marks I just used your method 🤔

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

No you won’t lose marks

[@crazymemes2832]

@@MrSallesTeachesEnglish super

[@Bunnybhai512]

guys this is wrong i asked my teacher she said you cant use this bullet points thing in the English exam. She has 20 years of experience in teaching and marking the exams.

[@Charlie5156]

The advice is really poor. I think you should look through some examiners reports, talk to teachers and look at mock answers, feels like your stuck down a burrow of your own ideas and finding a cheat to the exam instead of showing people a simple skill. The mark scheme isnt 2 mark per point and comparison, the 2017 examiners report says to avoid this and focus on two or three quotes and find perceptive inferences, its about the skill not how many differences you can spot. This seems too common with your videos and so many people trust you its worrying becuase you make yourself sound like the king when your the only person with this advice. You have great ideas but sometimes put yourself in the students shoes and how they write. Contrasicting teachers just feels off. I love some of your lit videos especially poetry and your questions 5 videos are also good as people overcomplicate.

[@MrSallesTeachesEnglish]

Hi Charlie, this advice is built on EVERY answer AQA has ever published, so I am pretty confident it works. That said, you should never follow advice you don’t agree with - confidence in the exam is important. As to the examiner’s report, I’m afraid the writers often make stuff up to fit their opinions. I’ve proven this in challenging them to justify some comments, and they had to admit that they had no evidence for them.

[@pigofthefeather1161]

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