Edexcel & Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language full course

Cambridge A Level English Language Dynamic Course
“Unlock your potential and embark on an enriching journey with A-Level English, where language and literature come alive to sharpen your mind and elevate your communication skills.”

AS
Paper 1: Reading (9093/01)
Section A: Knowledge and understanding (4 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
   Read text and create your own word writing (150-200 words, 10 marks)
   Comparison (15 marks)
Section B: Skills and techniques (14 Lessons. 7 Class Test)
   Test analysis (25 marks)

Paper 2: Writing (9093/02)
Section A: Writing for a reading audience: journalism interview (4 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
   Directed writing (400 words, 15 marks)
   Reflective commentary (10 marks)
Section B: Writing for a reading audience: narrative (7 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
Extended writing (descriptive, directed, review etc, 600 to 900 words, 25 marks, choice of 3)

A2
Paper 3: Language analysis (9093/01)
Section A: Language change (10 Lessons. 7 Class Test)
   Text analysis with facts and language change detection (25 marks)
Section B: Child language acquisition (9 Lessons. 5 Class Test)
   Text analysis with facts and language change detection (25 marks)

Paper 4: English in the world (9093/01)
Section A: English in the world (7 Lessons. 4 Class Test)
   Discussion and analysis (25 marks)
Section B: Language and the self (7 Lessons. 4 Class Test)
   Discussion and analysis (25 marks)

AS
Unit 1: Language Today (WEN01/01)
Section A: Language and context (4 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
     Introduction
     Looking at context
     Key constituents
     Tackling Section A of the exam

Section B: Presenting self (5 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
      Introduction
      Individual style
      Wider social context
      Pragmatics
      Tackling Section B of the exam

Unit 2: Exploring the writing process (WEN02/01)
Section A: Writing for a reading audience: journalism interview (5 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
     Introduction
     Exploring the genre
     Conducting the interview
     Writing up the interview
     Writing your commentary

Section B: Writing for a reading audience: narrative (8 Lessons. 2 Class Tests)
     Introduction
     Exploring the genre
     Exploring the structure of oral narratives
     Finding and recording a real-world narrative
     Transforming oral anecdotes into written narratives
     Respond to feedback and criticism
     Experiment with techniques in redrafting
     Writing your commentary

Section C: Writing for a listening audience: scripted presentation (6 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
     Introduction
     Exploring the genre
     Choosing a topic
     Preparing a script
     Using multi-media and visual aids
     Writing your commentary


Section D: Writing for a listening audience: scripted presentation (6 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
     Introduction
     Exploring the genre
     Devising your character and situation
     Scripting for performance
     Writing your commentary

A2
Unit 3: Language diversity and children’s language development (WEN03/01)
Section A: Language diversity (3 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
     English over time
     Diversity in English
     Tackling Section A of the exam

Section B: Children’s language development (2 Lessons. 1 Class Test)
    Children’s Spoken language
    Children’s Written language

Unit 4: English language investigation and presentation (WEN04/01)
Section A: Approaching your coursework (3 Lessons. 2 Class Test)
    What is research?
    Choosing your topic
    Managing your time

Section B: Task 1 (2 Lessons. 1 Class Test)
    Linking the task to your investigation
   Selecting an audience
   Choosing a format

Section C: Task 2 (2 Lessons. 1 Class Test)
    Focusing your research question
    Choosing a research method
    Collecting your data
    Analyzing your data
    Drawing your conclusions
    Putting it all together