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A-level English Language

Edexcel A-level English Language solidifies your understanding. Whether you are writing a blog, reading a film script, or analysing advertising copy, it is important that you use and understand language with its intended audience in mind. With unlimited tutor support available, you can study at a pace that suits you with assistance on hand every step of the way. 

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What you will learn

Below is an outline of the course material you will study:

Unit 1: Introduction

  • Introduction to English language
  • Language levels

Unit 2: Language Variation

  • The individual
  • Gender
  • Culture
  • Geography & dialect
  • Global English
  • Journalism
  • Power

Unit 3: Child Language

  • Written language acquisition
  • Spoken language acquisition

Unit 4: Language Change

  • Changes to modern language

Unit 5: Crafting Language (Non-Examined Assessment)

  • Crafting language
  • Putting together our NEA

Unit 6: Preparing for the Exams

  • Paper 1
  • Paper 2
  • Paper 3
  • Analysing pre-release material
  • Revision and exam tips

Course Outcome

Upon successfully completing this home learning course, you will receive the qualification: A-level English Language issued by Edexcel (9EN0). This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is best suited to distance learning. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university.

Progression Routes

A qualification in A-level English Language offers many progression routes. English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, so there are many possible career paths you could take. In terms of higher education, you can study Linguistics, Creative Writing, Journalism, Media and much more. Career opportunities include Publishing, Content Creation, Public Relations and Human Resources.

Examinations and Assessments

Paper 1 – Language Variation:  2 hours 15 mins, 60 marks, 35% of the A-level.

  • Section A – Individual Variation: One question on two unseen 21st-century linked texts/data.
  • Section B – Variation over Time: One question on two unseen texts/data, from two different periods.

Paper 2 – Child Language: 1 hour 15 mins, 45 marks, 20% of the A-level.

  • Students answer one question based on a set of unseen data – either spoken or written. Students produce an extended response.

Paper 3 – Investigating Language: 1 hour 45 mins, 45 marks, 25% of the A-level.

  • Section A: One question on unseen data. Students must answer the question on the subtopic they have researched (AO1, AO2, AO3 assessed).
  • Section B: One evaluative question. Students must answer the question on the subtopic they have researched and also make connections with data from their investigation.

NEA Coursework (Non-Examined Assessment):

The NEA coursework consists of two assignments with a combined total of 50 marks, worth 20% of the A-level. These assignments are internally marked and externally moderated. The collective word count for both assignments is equal to 2500-3000 words. The advisory word count breakdown can be found below:

  • Assignment 1 – (1500-2000 words, 30 marks): two pieces of original writing from the same genre, differentiated by function and/or audience (AO5 assessed).
  • Assignment 2 – (1000 words, 20 marks): one commentary, reflecting on the two pieces of original writing produced and making connections with research undertaken.

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Entry Requirements

It is strongly recommended that you have studied the English Language GCSE or equivalent level before starting this course. This A-level English syllabus is a difficulty level three: the equivalent difficulty of an A-level or BTEC, usually suitable for most learners of all ages.

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