So many of our favourite songs are as multi-layered as any of the texts we study in school 'The Cave' is a perfect example. Let's look at how To Kill Achilles ... Read More...
Lots of the Sound of Pen classes are aimed at simply heightening your enjoyment of English - but each one does also tie neatly to a particular unit or theme. S... Read More...
Ankor are the most exciting metal band on the planet right now. Let them help you prep for your English Language GCSE!!
https://youtu.be/UEw-G3JlsJA?si=xIE_xF7KtwXApBI7
ACTIVITY 1
Read the review below. Highlight any words/phrases tha... Read More...
Back in 2023, there were soooo many albums that made our hearts whoosh! Here's a list of our favourite releases of that year. Within the mini-reviews you'll fi... Read More...
Hello, GORGEOUS people. It's time to study our list of 2021's BEST albums and EPs. Once you've done that, crank the playlist up loud and get ready to take your... Read More...
From number 50 to number 1, here are the songs we loved most this year.
50. While She Sleeps, Nervous
49. Doll Skin, Control Freak
48. Creeper, Midnight
47. The Summer Set, Back Together
46. One Step Closer, Chrysanthemum
45. Mayda... Read More...
We've heard so much amaaaaazing music in 2021 already! Here are the songs we've enjoyed most. Each mini-review includes a word that you can try to use in your ... Read More...
Let's listen to some brilliant songs and then write a poem with real focus on rhyming for effect!
ACTIVITY 1
We can start by hearing what the experts... Read More...
The Sound of Pen students spent a session exploring the significance of love in Taylor Swift's 'dorothea'. Here's an essay built from the ideas discussed during that hour!
MUSIC FOCUS: Taylor Swift.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Sharpen your ability to define ... Read More...
We LOVED so much of the music released in 2020. Here are our top 50 songs. Each mini-review includes a word that you should be using when writing your A-Level ... Read More...