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Conor Murphy from Skibbereen Community College brings us through Paper 1, and then we continue with Clodagh Havel from Dublin's Institute of Education on Paper 2.
Conor says that you should try not to panic and that English Paper 1 is your friend. He also tells students how not to drop points. Press play up top!
Clodagh says: "What is the examiner looking for? They want you to show your understanding. You should show 9 key moments."
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