English Language

Course summary

Year 12: • Language and the individual • Language Varieties Year 13: • Language, the individual, and society • Language diversity and change • Language investigation • Original writing Students with English Language as a qualification often progress to higher education. It is suited to disciplines where communication skills, in both speech and writing, are paramount. Students who have followed a career path soon after A-levels have gone into areas as diverse as the Police Force, Navy, Banking, and professional sports. Progression routes include teaching/working with young children; reading, writing, speaking, and listening are central to any child’s learning. Primary or secondary teaching is rewarding. Section B of Paper 1 (A-level English Language) in particular helps to prepare those looking to work with young children. The non-exam assessed responses directly develop writing skills and serve as an excellent introduction to journalism. The ability to read carefully, assimilate information quickly, and exercise judgment wisely also makes Law a natural course to take. The ability to assess and evaluate speech also aids students in their progression towards this discipline.