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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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    HISTORY OF MEDICINE: MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, VICTORIAN & MODERN MEDICINE. *GCSE HISTORY REVISION*

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 89:26


    Studying 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 this period. We will go into also the Renaissance period, all the breakthroughs made, and then examine the Victorian period, the role of key thinkers and important laws. Finally we will look at Modern Medicine - beginning with World War 1, World War 2 and reforms to Medicine especially in England as well as the rise of the NHS and modern methods of Medicine.Support the show

    'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck GCSE Revision | Plot, Context, Characters & Themes Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 31:34


    Studying 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 Introduction0:45 PLOT SUMMARY3:04 THE GREAT DEPRESSION6:44 THE DUST BOWL9:03 HOLLYWOOD11:25 JIM CROW LAWS13:37 GEORGE14:28 LENNIE15:54 SLIM18:06 CURLEY'S WIFE19:23 CROOKS21:32 CARLSON22:16 THE AMERICAN DREAM27:08 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTESTSupport the show

    ANIMAL FARM: CONTEXT, PLOT, CHARACTERS & THEMES! *GCSE REVISION* | NARRATOR: BARBARA NJAU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 25:54


    0:00 Introduction0:30 George Orwell1:57 Allegory3:37 Dystopia4:02 All Animals Are Equal4:34 Summary 9:57 Characters13:45 Key Characters21:19 Important ThemesSupport the show

    A History of Lebanon: Independence, Wars, Revolutions, Foreign Influences, Lebanon Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 28:10


    Studying 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!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 24:57


    Key moments:1) 0:43 Recapping on Timings2) 3:01 Use Your Time Strategically3) 5:04 How Does the Writer Use Language4) 5:56 Question Number Three Is a Structure Question5) 9:39 Section B6) 10:41 Describe Life 7) 14:28 Cataphoric ReferenceSupport the show

    LANGUAGE AND GENDER THEORIES: *A LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REVISION* | NARRATOR: BARBARA NJAU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 20:42


    Download 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 (1975)11:12 Don Zimmerman and Candace West (1975)13:28 Geoffrey Beattie (1982)15:56 Pamela Fishman (1983)18:15 Deborah Tannen (1990)19:45 Janet Holmes (1992)Support the show

    'On Her Knees' by Tim Winton: Stories Of Ourselves Revision | Cambridge IGCSE English Literature!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 14:08


    Studying "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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'The Lemon Orchard' by Alex La Guma: Level 9 Model Answer (Stories of Ourselves) | GCSE Exams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 13:08


    Studying '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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Macbeth Character Analysis: Word Level Analysis For Macbeth's Key Quotes | GCSE Revision!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 10:19


    Studying 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Juliet Character Analysis: Word Level Analysis For Juliet's Key Quotes | English GCSE Mocks Revision

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 6:10


    Studying 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Romeo Character Analysis: Word Level Analysis For Romeo's Key Quotes | GCSE Mocks Revision!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 5:35


    Studying 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'Journey' by Patricia Grace: Stories Of Ourselves Revision | Cambridge IGCSE English Literature

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 8:33


    Studying "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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    "Blessing" by Imtiaz Dharker: IGCSE Analysis & Annotations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 8:13


    Studying "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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" by John Keats: IGCSE Analysis & Annotations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 15:46


    Studying "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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Macbeth English GCSE Level 8 Model Answer: "How Is Macbeth Presented As A Powerful Character?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 30:41


    Stuck 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'The Stoat' by John McGahern Revision Summary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 9:51


    In 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'There Will Come Soft Rains' Revision Summary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 8:35


    In 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'A Christmas Carol' Level 9 Model Answer for GCSE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 25:00


    In 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    How to compare two poems or texts in a GCSE essay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 10:16


    In 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'Of Mice and Men' Model Answer for GCSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 25:43


    Join 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'The Crucible' Context Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 18:51


    This 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Percentages: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 10:02


    This episode addresses the functioning of percentages in mathematics.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Measurements: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 7:45


    This episode addresses the functioning of measurements in mathematics.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Numbers and Place Holders: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 7:04


    This episode addresses the functions of numbers and place holders in mathematics.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Fractions: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 7:33


    This episode provides a detailed explanation of the workings of fractions in mathematics.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Ratios and Proportions: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 3:34


    This episode addresses ratios and proportions and their functioning in mathematics.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Geometry and Shapes: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 6:33


    This episode addresses the workings of geometry and its relationship with shapes.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Algebra: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 4:03


    This maths-based episode provides a breakdown of the workings of algebra.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Geometry, Axis and Co-ordinate Points: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 5:06


    This maths-based episode takes a look at the functions of geometry, providing an explanation on how axis points operate.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Solving Word Problems: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 4:48


    This episode takes a look at solving word problems in mathematics.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Multiplying Factors: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 8:12


    This maths-based episode takes a look at factor multiplication.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Child Language Acquisition: Case Studies: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 10:11


    This episode provides a breakdown of the key case studies surrounding Child Language Acquisition. Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Child Language Acquisition: Theories: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 21:35


    This episode provides a breakdown of the key theories surrounding Child Language Acquisition.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Margaret Attwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale': Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 14:38


    This episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of Margaret Attwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale', tackling its key thematic and structural concerns.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls': Revision Help (2/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 14:53


    This episode is part two of a two-part analysis of J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls': Revision Help (1/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 11:14


    This episode is part one of a two-part analysis of J.B Priestly's 'An Inspector Calls'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice': Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 7:03


    This episode provides a thematic breakdown of the key concerns in William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales': Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 9:10


    This episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    William Shakespeare's 'Richard III': Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 7:45


    This episode tackles William Shakespeare's 'Richard III', analysing its key thematic and structural concerns.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie': Revision Help (2/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 6:49


    This episode is the final part of a two-part analysis of Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie': Revision Help (1/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 10:46


    This episode is the first of a two-part analysis of Helen Dunmore's 'The Lie'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Monica Ali's 'Brick Lane': Revision Help (2/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 5:52


    This episode is the second part of a two-part analysis of Monica Ali's 'Brick Lane'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'Power and Conflict' AQA Anthology: Revision Help (3/3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 8:33


    This episode is the third part of a three-part analysis of AQA's 'Power and Conflict' anthology.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'Power and Conflict' AQA Anthology: Revision Help (2/3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 8:53


    This episode is part two of a three-part breakdown of AQA's 'Power and Conflict' anthology.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    'Power and Conflict' AQA Anthology: Revision Help (1/3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 10:26


    This episode addresses the key concerns of AQA's 'Power and Conflict' anthology. (1/3)Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 16:53


    This episode engages in a comprehensive breakdown of the key concerns in William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde': Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 14:21


    This episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence': Revision Help (2/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 6:48


    This 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence': Revision Help (1/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 6:02


    This 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 (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Assessment Objectives Explained: Revision Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 5:55


    This episode provides a detailed breakdown of the specifics of AO1, AO2 and AO3 mark-scheme assessment objectives.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

    Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease': Revision Help (3/3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 11:18


    This episode is the final part of a three-part analysis of Chinua Achebe's 'No Longer at Ease'.Support the show (http://www.firstratetutors.com)

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