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This AQA AS and A Level English Language Student Book prepares students and teachers for the requirements of the AQA A Level English Language specification.Structured and written to build on skills students acquired at GCSE, this book helps students to develop the skills needed to succeed in their AQA AS and A Level English Language exams and coursework.Through a range of source texts, activities and practice exam questions students of all abilities will be able to make clear progress.Whether students are taking AS or A Level AQA English Language, this resource offers guidance and activities to help all students achieve their potential.

The only textbook that completely covers OxfordAQA International AS & A-level English Language (9670).Written by experienced examiners and linguistic experts, the clear, international approach develops students' critical and creative skills while building linguistic knowledge. It supports exam success and builds crucial skills for university study and future employment.Build exam confidence with full support and guidance on all the assessment styles used in the specification. At AS Level develop the advanced language and writing skills required to critically evaluate sources, develop and sustain arguments and adapt writing for different audiences and purposes. At A-level strengthen students' linguistic knowledge preparing them for university study. Movtivate and challenge students with evocative topics such as how English varies around the world and how and why language changes..

The only textbook that completely covers OxfordAQA International AS & A-level English Language (9670).Written by experienced examiners and linguistic experts, the clear, international approach develops students' critical and creative skills while building linguistic knowledge. It supports exam success and builds crucial skills for university study and future employment.Build exam confidence with full support and guidance on all the assessment styles used in the specification. At AS Level develop the advanced language and writing skills required to critically evaluate sources, develop and sustain arguments and adapt writing for different audiences and purposes. At A-level strengthen students' linguistic knowledge preparing them for university study. Movtivate and challenge students with evocative topics such as how English varies around the world and how and why language changes.The only textbook that supports the OxfordAQA International A Level English Language (9670) specification. Written by experienced authors & linguistic experts it fully prepares students for exam success & further study.This pack includes a print and online Student Book. The online textbook license can be accessed on a wide range of devices and is valid until 31st December 2026, for use by one student or teacher. Your first login will be sent to you in the mail on a printed access card.

The only textbook that completely covers OxfordAQA International AS & A Level English Language (9670).Written by experienced examiners and linguistic experts, the clear, international approach develops critical and creative skills while building students' linguistic knowledge. It supports exam success and builds crucial skills for university study and future employment.Build exam confidence with full support and guidance on all the assessment styles used in the specification. At AS Level develop the advanced language and writing skills required to critically evaluate sources, develop and sustain arguments and adapt writing for different audiences and purposes. At A-level strengthen students' linguistic knowledge preparing them for university study. Movtivate and challenge students with evocative topics such as how English varies around the world and how and why language changes.The online textbook license can be accessed on a wide range of devices and is valid until 31st December 2026, for use by one student or teacher. Your first login will be sent to you in the mail on a printed access card.

This AQA AS/A Level English Language Revision Workbook offers students a practical approach to preparing for their AS and A Level assessments, and can be used alongside the AQA AS/A Level English Language Student Book.Structured around the exam papers, so that students know exactly what they need to do for each section of the exam, this AQA Revision Workbook is ideal for group and independent revision in the lead up to exams.Carefully-structured activities, practical tips and revision strategies guide students as they revise, along with practice questions to familiarise them with the requirements of the exam.Whether students are taking AS or A Level AQA English Language, this Revision Workbook offers guidance and activities to help all students achieve their potential.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Text Analysis and Representation is a general introduction to the methods and principles behind English linguistics study, suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at the way meaning is made using authentic written and spoken examples. This helps students give confident analysis and articulate responses. Using short activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language and Power is an introduction to how English is used to influence, persuade and position us within hierarchies. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at the linguistic techniques in situations where language is used to exert influence, exploring how contexts affect the language we use. Short activities help explain analysis methods, guiding students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Attitudes to Language is an introduction to the facts and fallacies behind our beliefs about 'good English'. It is suitable for advanced level students and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at contemporary attitudes to language, the role of technology, language variation - such as accents and dialects - and frameworks for analysing how people use language to discuss language. Using activities to explain analysis methods, this book guides students through modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language and Gender is an introduction to the English language as a vital, dynamic force in understanding gender. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it looks at the way English has adapted - through words, meanings and grammar - to represent different views and beliefs about gender. Using short activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language Change is an introduction to how English has developed, grown and changed through history. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it explores the nature, origins and process of language change, as well as the attitudes towards it. Furthermore, it looks at the policies and politics behind encouraging or halting change. Using activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language Diversity and World Englishes is an introduction to the variation of English throughout the UK and around the world. It is suitable for students at advanced level and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it examines how language varies among different geographical, ethnic and social groups, as well as looking at differing perceptions of language varieties. Using short activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Language Development is an introduction to how we learn to speak, read and write. It is suitable for advanced level students and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it considers the theoretical approaches to language development from early childhood to teenager. Language Development explores the lifelong process of learning a language, as well as the social factors that affect it. Using activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Essential study guides for the future linguist. Narrative is an introduction to the ways we use language to tell stories. It is suitable for advanced level students and beyond. Written with input from the Cambridge English Corpus, it explores texts from a range of genres, mediums and periods, written for different audiences and purposes. This includes examples such as hard news stories, narratives from children and examples from Twitter. Using short activities to help explain analysis methods, this book guides students through major modern issues and concepts. It summarises key concerns and modern findings, while providing inspiration for language investigations and non-examined assessments (NEAs) with research suggestions.

Knowing About Language is an essential and comprehensive introduction to and discussion of the value of linguistics in the secondary and post 16 curriculum. Split into three easily accessible parts, each chapter draws on theoretical and practical reasons for developing language awareness for the teacher and student, the impact of government and institutional policy on teaching and teacher knowledge, and explores recent research about the value of linguistic knowledge to support student attainment. Expert contributors show how recent innovations in linguistics can support language teaching by providing a range of practical ideas that can be used in the classroom.Knowing About Language is a valuable theoretical, critical and practical guide for the teacher and researcher, and anyone interested in applied linguistics and the study of language in education.Written by authors who are passionate about the value of language study both as a classroom topic and more generally, this book acts as a resource to inform and support teachers in wider aspects of their role by demonstrating the powerfully enabling nature and inherent value of language study and linguistics in secondary and post-16 curricula.