English revision resources

Everything you need to build a strong revision programme for the National 5 and Higher exams.

Our range includes:

  • How to Pass revision guides
  • Essential SQA Exam Practice
  • Scottish Set Text Guides

All books are available in paperback and eBook formats.

English revision resources for National 5 and Higher exams
How to Pass

Scotland’s most popular revision guides

Help students to achieve their best grades with How to Pass – the No. 1 choice for teachers, students and parents.

  • Comprehensive notes covering all the course content
  • In-depth guidance on how to succeed in the exams and assignments
  • Exam-style questions to test understanding of each topic
     
Essential SQA Exam Practice

Two-in-one books: Questions and papers

Practice makes permanent. Ensure that students feel confident and prepared for their National 5 and Higher exams.

  • Dozens of questions covering every question type and topic
  • Two practice papers that mirror the real exams
  • Advice for answering different question types and achieving better grades
     
Scottish Set Text Guides

Understand, analyse, evaluate, succeed

These study and revision guides take students through every aspect of the set texts, with exam advice for the National 5 and Higher English Critical Reading papers.

  • Detailed commentary that guides students through their set texts
  • Clear explanations of language, structure and themes
  • Advice for the Scottish Texts and Critical Essay sections of the exams
Boost eBooks

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All of our revision titles are available as Boost eBooks, which use the latest research and technology to provide the very best experience for students and teachers.

  • Study anytime, anywhere, with downloadable, interactive Boost eBooks
  • Make the eBook your own with notes, bookmarks, highlights and revision flashcards
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