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Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing Revision

Comparing non-fiction texts and writing letters, articles & speeches — part of Edexcel GCSE English on KODO.

Edexcel

Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing is part of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language & Literature specification. It is assessed in your GCSE exams, so secure knowledge here feeds straight into your final grade.

This topic includes subtopics such as Comparing non-fiction texts, Writing letters, Articles, Speeches. Each area is tested with multiple-choice questions that include detailed explanations to deepen your understanding.

Quick Reference

Comparing non-fiction textsKey area within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing
Writing lettersKey area within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing
ArticlesKey area within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing
SpeechesKey area within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing

Key Definitions

Comparing non-fiction texts
A key concept within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing (Edexcel GCSE English). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Writing letters
A key concept within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing (Edexcel GCSE English). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Articles
A key concept within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing (Edexcel GCSE English). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Speeches
A key concept within Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing (Edexcel GCSE English). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.

What You'll Cover

Comparing non-fiction texts
Writing letters
Articles
Speeches

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing cover in Edexcel GCSE English?+
Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing in Edexcel GCSE English covers Comparing non-fiction texts, Writing letters, Articles, Speeches. Comparing non-fiction texts and writing letters, articles & speeches.
What is the best way to revise Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing?+
Test yourself rather than re-reading notes. Do a short Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing quiz, read the explanation for every answer you get wrong, then come back to those questions a few days later. KODO does this automatically with spaced repetition, and you can turn any topic into printable flash cards.
Is Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing revision on KODO free?+
Yes. KODO is free for everyone until Friday 18 December 2026, with unlimited quizzes on Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing and every other topic. After that there is still a free plan with daily quizzes.
Which exam board is this Language Paper 2: Non-fiction & Transactional Writing revision for?+
This page follows the Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language & Literature specification. KODO also has GCSE revision for the other main boards (AQA, Pearson Edexcel and CCEA), and pupils pick their board when they sign up.

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