Whether it is the tragedy of King Lear or the silliness of Twelfth Night, watching an adaptation of a play can be valuable revision.

Doing a little every day is better than panicking at the end of a two-week break.

We know about Dickens’ London, about Jane Austen’s Bath, and the wilds of Yorkshire in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre – but there are other places that have strong author associations.

Remember that a play is written to be performed – so try and see yourself as a member of the audience.

It is easy to get caught up in the moment, to sit hunched over without taking breaks, and this is not that healthy.

Perhaps you see poetry as something you study for an examination – but you can also read it for pleasure, just as you would a novel.

Perhaps you panic a little when you see the different types of questions and what they are asking of you. Well, fear not because with some clear and simple steps, you can prepare yourself for what is required.

Having studied distance learning courses for many years, I have learned three crucial lessons…