Author Smartpass
NarratorVarious
Duration2h 55m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, English Non Fiction
Key StageKS4
PublisherSmartpass
VersionUnabridged
Through drama, commentary and debate this tape unravels the plot and questions the motivation of the characters from 'A Kestrel for a Knave' by Barry Hines. It also tells the listener about the aims of the examiner and gives sample essay questions.
Pre-twentieth Century Poetry - Smartpass Study Guide
Author: Smartpass, Various
Author Smartpass, Various
Narrator Various
Duration 1h 30m
This audio drama leads the listener into the world of classical poetry, to experience and explore the work of poets with guidance from experts. The fully integrated commentary and analysis gives a student everything they need to understand, enjoy and appreciate classical poetry and to maximise their potential in coursework and exams. Poems include:...
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Backgrounds To English Literature: The Victorians
Author: Aidan Cruttenden
Author Aidan Cruttenden
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 4h 40m
Designed for students at AS and A2 level, this audiobook sets out the political, social and economic framework of the Victorian period. It also focuses on the forms and styles of poetry, the various influences on the novel, and provides an overview of Victorian drama.
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Twelfth Night - Smartpass Study Guide
Author: Smartpass
Author Smartpass
Narrator Various
Duration 4h 50m
The full text is presented as an accessible, rip-roaring, full-cast drama that really brings the comedy to life. The comprehensive commentary and analysis opens the doorways into Shakespeare's world.
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Key Stage Three Shakespeare: Macbeth
Author: Group Publications Coordination
Author Group Publications Coordination
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 2h 41m
This revision guide to Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' leads you painlessly through the plot, exploring characters and explaining historical detail in ordinary, straightforward language. This is ideal for helping you with your Key Stage 3 English SATS.
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Great Narrative Poems of the Romantic Age
Author: Various
Author Various
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 16m
This is a performed selection of some of the great English narrative poems of the 19th century. The readings are supplemented by music from Schumann, Brahms, Raff and Cui and include 'The Eve of St Agnes', 'Le Morte d'Arthur' and 'Peter Grimes'.
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Understanding and Experiencing Shakespeare: A Selection of Interviews For Shakespeare Week
Author: Listening Books
Author Listening Books
Narrator Various
Duration 45m
A special audiobook of interviews featuring some famous names in the world of Shakespeare performance. Discussing their experience of Shakespeare at school and how they have been inspired to pursue careers that involve his work, this is a lovely resource for students who struggle with the Bard's works.
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KS2 English: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Study Book
Author: CGP Publications
Author CGP Publications
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 1h 10m
This book explains everything KS2 students will need to know about Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling for the English SATS. There are plenty of examples to demonstrate each point, with quick recap questions for every topic and exam-style tasks at the end of each section.
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War Poetry 1914-1918 - Smartpass Study Guide
Author: Smartpass
Author Smartpass
Narrator Various
Duration 4h 30m
Experience the carnage and camaraderie of the First World War, first hand. Hear the poems and meet the men who created such art from chaos.
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An Inspector Calls - Smartpass Study Guide
Author: Smartpass
Author Smartpass
Narrator Various
Duration 5h 15m
Peel away the layers of J. B. Priestley's complex drama (book number 8120) to appreciate this powerful play, wrapped up in the genre of a gripping detective story, to truly understand that 'We don't live alone, we are members of one body.' This audiobook contains comprehensive analysis, commentary, historical and social background, study and exam s...
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GCSE English Writing Skills: The Study Guide
Author: CGP Publications
Author CGP Publications
Narrator Kayi Ushe
Duration 3h 14m
This book contains helpful advice for improving GCSE English writing skills. It covers every writing style students will come across in GCSE English, including Writing About Texts, Writing Non-Fiction and Creative Writing. Each type of writing is explained with clear, easy-to-read study notes and examples, with practice questions to test understand...
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