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June 2019

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A-Level English Language – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2019

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January 2018

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Edexcel Certificate English Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – January 2018

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Edexcel Certificate English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – January 2018

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June 2017

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A-Level English Language – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2017

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Edexcel Certificate English Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2017

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January 2017

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June 2016

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A-Level English Language – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2016

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Edexcel Certificate English Language – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2016

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January 2016

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January 2015

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June 2015

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June 2014

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January 2014

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June 2013

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Linguistic Analysis, Language Change, and Original Writing for International Students

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level English Language combines rigorous linguistic analysis with creative and discursive writing, offering international students the opportunity to study how English functions as a living, evolving language across diverse global contexts. Across 165 resources covering IAS and full IAL examinations, students can practise every aspect of the English Language specification. Unit 1 (WEN01): Language, the Individual, and Society examines how language varies according to context, audience, and purpose. Students analyse unseen texts — advertisements, speeches, journalism, digital communication — identifying lexical, grammatical, and discourse features that create specific effects. The unit also covers language and gender, language and power, and how speakers and writers construct identities through linguistic choices. Unit 2 (WEN02): Language in Transition explores how English has changed over time, from Old English through to contemporary global varieties. Students compare historical texts with modern equivalents, analysing phonological, lexical, semantic, grammatical, and orthographic changes. The unit also requires an original writing piece — creative, persuasive, or informative — demonstrating conscious control of language techniques. Unit 3 (WEN03): Crafting Language extends analytical skills to literary and non-literary texts, requiring close stylistic analysis using frameworks from phonology, prosody, pragmatics, and discourse analysis. Unit 4 (WEN04): Language Investigation and Editorial Writing involves an independent research investigation into a language topic and the production of editorial-style writing. The qualification is particularly valuable for international students studying in multilingual environments, as it provides frameworks for understanding how English operates across cultures, registers, and media.

Exam Paper Structure

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Language, the Individual, and Society

⏱ 1 hour 30 minutes🎯 60 marks📊 25% of grade
Unseen text analysis (lexis, grammar, discourse)Language and social contexts (gender, power, identity)Comparative analysis of paired texts
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Language in Transition

⏱ 2 hours 30 minutes🎯 100 marks📊 25% of grade
Language change over time (Old English to present)Comparison of historical and contemporary textsOriginal writing (creative, persuasive, or informative)Writing commentary explaining linguistic choices
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Crafting Language

⏱ 1 hour 30 minutes🎯 60 marks📊 25% of grade
Close stylistic analysis of literary and non-literary textsPhonological, prosodic, and pragmatic analysisComparative text analysis
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Language Investigation and Editorial Writing

⏱ 2 hours 30 minutes🎯 100 marks📊 25% of grade
Independent language investigationData collection, analysis, and evaluationEditorial-style writing for a specific audience

Key Information

Exam BoardPearson Edexcel
Specification CodeYEN01 (IAS), YEN02 (IAL)
QualificationInternational Advanced Level
Grading ScaleA*–E (IAL), A–E (IAS)
Assessment TypeWritten examinations (modular)
Unit 1WEN01 — Language, the Individual, and Society (1 hr 30 min)
Unit 2WEN02 — Language in Transition (2 hr 30 min)
Unit 3WEN03 — Crafting Language (1 hr 30 min)
Unit 4WEN04 — Language Investigation and Editorial Writing (2 hr 30 min)
IAS UnitsUnits 1 and 2
A2 UnitsUnits 3 and 4
Exam SessionsJanuary and June
Total Resources165

Key Topics in English Language

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Linguistic frameworks (lexis, grammar, phonology, pragmatics, discourse)Language and social variation (gender, power, identity, occupation)Language change from Old English to contemporary usageGlobal English and World EnglishesStylistic analysis of literary and non-literary textsOriginal writing with conscious style controlIndependent language investigation methodologyChild language acquisition theories

Exam Command Words

Command wordWhat the examiner expects
AnalyseExamine linguistic features systematically using appropriate frameworks — identify features, explain their effects, and connect to context
CompareIdentify similarities and differences between texts or language varieties, using linguistic terminology throughout
EvaluateAssess the significance or effectiveness of language features, theories, or methodologies — weigh evidence and reach a supported judgement
DiscussExplore multiple perspectives on a language issue (e.g., prescriptivism vs descriptivism), using evidence and examples
ExplainGive clear reasons for linguistic phenomena — why language changes, why speakers make particular choices, how context shapes language
Comment onProvide analytical observations about specific language features — go beyond identification to explain effect and significance

Typical Grade Boundaries

GradeApproximate mark needed
A*90%+ UMS with distinction in A2 units
A80% UMS across all units
B70% UMS across all units
C60% UMS across all units
D50% UMS across all units
E40% UMS across all units

⚠️ Grade boundaries for IAL English Language are set per unit using UMS conversion. Raw mark thresholds change each session to maintain standards.

Linguistic Frameworks, Analytical Precision, and Writing with Conscious Style Control

English Language analysis at IAL level demands systematic use of linguistic frameworks — not vague impressionistic commentary. When analysing a text, work through the language levels methodically: lexis (word choice, semantic fields, connotation), grammar (sentence structure, clause types, tense and aspect, mood), phonology (sound patterns, alliteration, assonance, rhythm), pragmatics (implied meaning, politeness strategies, speech acts), and discourse (cohesion, structure, turn-taking in spoken data). The most common weakness in IAL English Language responses is feature-spotting without analysis. Identifying that a text contains imperative verbs is not analysis. Explaining that the imperative mood positions the reader as a subordinate who must comply, reinforcing the asymmetrical power dynamic established through the text's institutional register — that is analysis. Every linguistic feature you identify must be connected to its effect on meaning, audience, or purpose. For language change questions, build a chronological framework: Old English (inflectional, Germanic vocabulary, SOV word order flexibility), Middle English (loss of inflections, French lexical influence, Great Vowel Shift beginning), Early Modern English (standardisation through printing, inkhorn controversy, Shakespeare's coinages), and Modern English (globalisation, American influence, digital communication innovations). Use specific dated examples rather than vague references to 'old English' or 'modern English'. Original writing in Unit 2 is assessed on your ability to make deliberate, effective linguistic choices — not just write well instinctively. Annotate your own writing, identifying the techniques you've deployed (e.g., 'I used a tricolon here to build rhythmic emphasis') and explaining why you chose them. The commentary is where you demonstrate linguistic knowledge, so treat it as seriously as the creative piece itself. For the independent investigation in Unit 4, choose a research question that is specific, testable, and linguistic in nature. 'How does language differ between teenagers and adults?' is too broad. 'How do hedging strategies differ in university seminar contributions by L1 and L2 English speakers?' is focused enough to produce meaningful data and analysis.

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