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Abena Konadu Appiah · MSc (Oxford) · AQA Examiner
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The English Excel book series
Grade 9 guides and exam practice workbooks for Edexcel IGCSE, created for focused exam preparation.
Edexcel IGCSE English Language A (4EA1) – Paper 1, Question 4: Exam Practice Workbook
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About Abena
Meet the educator behind English Excel.
Abena Konadu Appiah is a Head of English, AQA examiner and literacy consultant. She writes English Excel books as Grace Asamoah.
Research
MSc Learning and Teaching dissertation (2020)
“Reading for pleasure matters: improving reading attitudes of disadvantage pupils”
Qualifications
- MSc Learning and Teaching (Merit), University of Oxford, 2019–2021
- PGCE English Secondary Teaching, UCL Institute of Education, 2014–2015
- BA English Language and Linguistics, University of Westminster, 2011–2013
- SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, 2021–2022
Speaking
- Panellist, GESS Saudi Arabia 2026 (Riyadh) — Developing Educator Excellence
- Participant, AIDEN AIgnite AI-in-Education programme, Dubai (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
English Excel, explained.
Who creates English Excel resources?
English Excel is created by Abena Konadu Appiah, a Head of English, AQA examiner and literacy consultant. She writes books as Grace Asamoah.
Where can I buy English Excel books?
English Excel GCSE and IGCSE guides and practice workbooks are available through the English Excel Amazon author page.
Where can teachers find English Excel classroom resources?
Teachers can browse and purchase classroom resources in the English Excel TES shop.
Which exam boards do the resources cover?
English Excel materials include Edexcel IGCSE guides and resources for GCSE and IGCSE English. Check each book or TES resource listing for its specific exam board and specification.
Are English Excel video lessons free?
Yes. English Excel shares free English lessons, exam guidance and revision tips on Abena’s YouTube channel.
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