This AQA AS and A Level English Language Student Book offers targeted support to prepare students for their AQA A Level English Language exams. Using a thematic approach that focuses on the Assessment Objectives, with a range of activities and exam practice, this AQA Student Book enables KS5 students to become successful, independent learners.

Introduction to the Student Book4: 1 Introduction to the AQA English Language AS level and A level specifications5: Language levels11: 2 Language and texts30: 3 Language and people56: 3.1 Language and social groups59: 3.2 Language and region66: 3.3 Language and occupation78: 3.4 Language and gender86: 3.5 Language and ethnicity95: 4 The language of children104: 4.1 Children's spoken language105: 4.2 Children's literacy127: 5 Language change150: 6 Language in the world180: 7 Language coursework - investigation199: 8 Language coursework - original writing217: Preparing for assessment234: Feedback on activities236: Glossary245: Index253:

Prepares students for the demands of the new 2015 specification with a completely new book, exciting source texts, targeted support and clear insightful guidance Builds the skills required for the A Level and AS exams and coursework, enabling students of all abilities to make clear progress Embeds Assessment Objectives within the learning, ensuring students are aware of the requirements in the context of the exam and coursework tasks, with clear flagging of AS specification requirements Brand-new material with up-to-date resources that draw on the development of previous trusted and respected editions, ensuring a successful approach to improving learning and offering the most recent thinking and research Student-friendly resources that develop successful, independent, all-round learners Features include: transition/ bridging unit with introductory activities; a range of activity types; practice exam questions; further reading suggestions; key terms and glossary; research points and projects with interviews Provides reassurance and authority through an experienced and trusted author team

Targeted support and clear insightful guidance to help prepare students for their AQA AS and A Level English Language exams. Embeds Assessment Objectives within the learning, ensuring students are aware of the requirements in the context of the exam and coursework tasks, with clear flagging of AS specification requirements. Through a range of activities, practice exam questions, further reading suggestions, research points and projects with interviews this book supports KS5 students to prepare for their A Level examinations. Student-friendly resources that enable students of all abilities to build the skills they need to become successful, independent, all-round learners.