Focused AP English Language Exam Preparation

  This AP crash course is ideal for students who:

· Feel overwhelmed by the volume of AP English Language material 

· Want to focus on the most tested topics 

· Need clarity and structure right before the exam 

· Are looking for an efficient, high-impact review 

This is not general tutoring. It is targeted exam preparation focused on what matters most.

Our AP English Language crash course focuses on the most commonly tested skills and the analytical techniques students need to succeed on exam day.  

Rhetorical Analysis & Reading Skills

• Analyzing an author’s purpose, audience, and tone 
• Identifying rhetorical devices and strategies 
• Close reading of nonfiction and argumentative texts 
• Understanding how diction and syntax shape meaning 

Argumentation & Essay Writing

• Crafting strong, defensible thesis statements 
• Developing evidence-based arguments 
• Integrating and analyzing textual evidence 
• Writing effective counterarguments and rebuttals 

Synthesis & Source Use

• Analyzing multiple sources 
• Synthesizing information into a cohesive argument 
• Using sources effectively and ethically 
• Responding to synthesis prompts 

Style, Voice & Language Choices

• Sentence structure and variety 
• Rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) 
• Tone, voice, and stylistic control 
• Precision in language and word choice 

AP Exam Format & Writing Strategy

• Multiple-choice question strategies 
• Free-response question (FRQ) structure and timing 
• Rhetorical analysis essay strategy 
• Argument essay and synthesis essay approach 

Exam Skills & Time Management

• Planning and organizing responses efficiently 
• Managing time across exam sections 
• Avoiding common AP English Language pitfalls 
• Interpreting prompts accurately and confidently 

Students leave with a clear understanding of what to prioritize and how to approach AP English Language questions with confidence.