Modern Languages Film and Literature

I particularly like the mind maps that come with each section, which the students then had to develop – these are great for building students’ knowledge ... The vocabulary lists are very helpful for building students’ study and exam skills, but in particular, the sample essays at the end are great as students can really get a feel for what is expected of them. For years I’ve been looking for film and literature study guides for my students but all I found was either too dense or used too complicated language. I have been won over by these ones as they’re accessible but in-depth at the same time. A perfect pitch for my A-level students.

The guides have made a considerable contribution to my students’ success ... The structure of the books is excellent, with the synopsis acting as a quick consolidation of what they have just read/seen. The section on historical background provides clear, accurate information in one place and is slanted with the book/film in mind, so it is all relevant ... The key vocabulary is in a format they can easily learn from and the activities encourage students to write about the text/film using exam-appropriate language ... We use the guides throughout the year, in the classroom, for homework and revision.