A-Level English Language

What Will I learn?

  • Textual Variations and Representations
  • Children’s Language Development
  • Language Diversity and Change
  • Language Discourses
  • Writing Skills
  • Language Investigation
  • Original Writing

How Am I Assessed?

Paper 1-Language, the Individual and SocietyTextual variations and representations
Children’s language development (0-11 years)
Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
2 hours 30 min written exam 40%
Paper 2 – Language Diversity and ChangeLanguage diversity and change
Language discourses
Writing skills
Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
2 hours 30 min written exam 40%
Non-Exam Assessment(Coursework)Language Investigation
Original Writing
Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
Coursework 20% Assessed by teachers Moderated by AQA. Word count: 3,500

What Career Options Do I Have?

  • Teacher
  • Lecturer
  • Screenwriter
  • Writer
  • Publishing
  • Journalism and media
  • Advertising and PR

Examination Board: AQA