English Language

Course summary

The exciting world of English Language is waiting for you at EBS. This course is perfect for those who are curious about how language works, how it shapes our identities, and how it influences society. The A-Level English Language course, offers a unique blend of analysis, debate, and exploration, giving you the tools to understand language in a whole new way. In Year 12, you will look at fascinating topics like Language and Region, Language and Gender, Language and Social Groups, and Language and Technology. Through these themes, you will uncover how language is shaped by who we are, where we’re from, and the communities we belong to. You will analyse real-world texts, using frameworks for textual analysis to evaluate how meanings and representations are created In Year 13, focus broadens to cover more complex topics such as Child Language Acquisition, discovering how we learn language as infants, and Language Change, examining how English has evolved over time. You will also explore English as a Global Language, looking at how English connects and sometimes divides people worldwide. These studies don’t just add to your knowledge – they give a fresh perspective on how language impacts everything, from social media to international relations.