GCSE English Language Paper 1 2026 update - practice exam paper with AQA GCSE Language exam structure for Paper 1 (Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading & Writing) Section A and Section B (specification number 8700/1).

Updated with changes for Summer 2026 GCSE AQA English Language changes.

Please note: due to copyright restrictions, the exact exam questions cannot be presented in this resource because the specific questions is owned by AQA. The questions presented in this resources uses an alternative wording but focuses on the same skills.

Practice exam papers in the style of GCSE AQA English Language Paper 1.

The pack consists of one paper 1 English Language exam paper with an original source. The source has been created specifically for this resource. Consequently, there is no copyright issue and you can be sure the source has not been used in an exam paper.

These practice exam question paper use the updated AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 format that is first examined in summer 2026.

The pack includes a pdfs of a English Language Paper 1 Source and question paper.

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