Did You Know?
No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver and purple.
Key Information
Qualification
A-Level
Duration
Two Year Course
Examination Board
AQA
Exam board specification
"English Language has taught me a whole new way to look at how we speak and write. It's full of diverse perspectives and research on the formation and use of language, and follows English from its creation through to how it is still evolving today. I highly recommend this enjoyable, engaging course!" - Blaize Stanners, Lawnswood School
Key Employability Skills | ||
| Effective Communication | Ideation | Self Discipline |
Qualification
A-level
Assessment
80% exam, 20% coursework
What do I need to study this course?
You will need a grade 6 in GCSE English Language.
What will I study?
You will analyse how writers and speakers use language in various contexts. You will also study how language varies across different groups of people, by age, gender, nationality and occupation. You will learn how English has changed over the last 400 years and how children acquire their first language. Finally, you will complete some creative writing and an investigative project.
What next?
A-level English Language can lead to a very wide variety of degree courses and careers, including:
- Teaching
- Writing
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Public Relations.
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