CIE A Level English Language (9093) Paper 4 Language Topics Guide | English in the World + LanguageQuick View
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CIE A Level English Language (9093) Paper 4 Language Topics Guide | English in the World + Language

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What’s different about Paper 4? It’s an A Level ONLY paper (not AS). Two sections: Section A – English in the World (global spread, imperialism, World Englishes, language death). Section B – Language and the Self (linguistic relativity, genderlect, identity, standard vs non-standard). You get one unseen text per section. Your job: write a discursive essay that uses the text as a springboard for wider theoretical discussion. This guide teaches exactly how. What’s inside: Section A – English in the World Historical development of English as a global language (colonisation → American power → internet) Kachru’s Concentric Circles model – and its criticisms Varieties of English: World Englishes, ELF, pidgins, creoles, decreolisation Ethical debates: linguistic imperialism (Phillipson) vs empowerment (Crystal) Language shift, death, and revitalisation (with case studies: Welsh, Hawaiian, Maori) The future of English – and competing predictions Section B – Language and the Self Innateness vs learning: Chomsky, Skinner, Bruner, Vygotsky Linguistic relativity: Whorf, Sapir, Boroditsky (experimental evidence) Language and social identity: dialect, sociolect, idiolect, genderlect Theorists: Labov, Tannen, Lakoff, Cameron, Eckert, Bernstein, Lippi-Green Prestige, covert/overt prestige, accent discrimination, standard vs non-standard English Speech communities, communities of practice, performativity (Butler) Plus: How to read and annotate the unseen text (5-step framework) Essay structure: introduction → 3–4 analytical paragraphs (text + wider study integrated) → conclusion Worked essay openings and analytical paragraphs for BOTH sections Integration model: text reference → theorist → evaluation → counter-argument Theorists quick-reference card (20+ theorists with core claims + evaluative points) Terminology A–Z for both sections Mark scheme band descriptors decoded (AO1, AO2, AO4) Predicted topics and text types for 2027–2028 4-week revision plan (knowledge-building + timed essays) Who is this for? Teachers delivering A Level English Language (9093) – Paper 4 is often the most essay-heavy and theory-dense paper Full A Level students (this paper is NOT for AS-only candidates) Tutors supporting discursive essay writing on linguistic topics File details: 57 pages PDF format + Word Aligned to Cambridge 9093 syllabus for 2027–2028 exams A small ask: If this guide helps you and your students, please take two minutes to leave a review. Independently produced by Samata Reviews. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. #CIE #ALevelEnglishLanguage #9093 #Paper4 #English9093 #LanguageTopics #EnglishInTheWorld #LanguageAndSelf #GlobalEnglish #LinguaFranca #WorldEnglishes #LanguageAndIdentity #GenderAndLanguage #LanguageAndPower #SocialGroups #Syllabus2026 #ExamTechnique #ModelAnswers #AlevelRevision #EnglishTeacher #LinguisticSociology
Child Language Acquisition and Development Full Booklet Scheme A Level English LanguageQuick View
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Child Language Acquisition and Development Full Booklet Scheme A Level English Language

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Includes: Full booklet scheme of child language development- spoken language acquisition. PowerPoint to support. 8 lessons that take me a half term to complete with time for application and essay practise. Inside the scheme is a complete breakdown of how children learn to speak from womb to 5+ years old. Homework, model essays and application questions included. I’ve developed this with AQA English Language A Level in mind, but could be easily adapted.
AQA NEA - Language Investigation - A Level English Language UnitQuick View
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AQA NEA - Language Investigation - A Level English Language Unit

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A 9 lesson unit comprising a 69 slide PowerPoint and 9 different worksheets exploring the Language Investigation NEA for AQA English Language A Level. Each lesson includes a starting discussion prompt which acts as a learning objective, detailed guidance on the skills and ideas listed below, a worksheet and activities, worked questions and exemplar responses, and a homework task. The following skills are covered: Concepts and terminology NEA Investigation overview and components Choosing a topic How to generate a title Collecting data (with ethical and data protection considerations) Selecting and analysing data (including eliminating variables) How to write the introduction How to write the methodology How to write the analysis Quantitative and qualitative analysis How to write the conclusion How to organise referencing, the bibliography and appendices Check out my other English Language resources: NEA Original Writing Language and Gender Language and Region Language and Power and Occupation Language and Global and World Englishes Language Change Language and Technology Language and Ethnicity Language and Social Groups Analysing Spoken Language Child Language Acquisition - Speech Child Language Acquisition - Reading and Writing Language Discourses - Section B, Question 3 Language Discourses - Opinion Writing - Section B Question 4 Language Levels AQA Paper 2 Revision
GCSE English Language P1 walkthroughQuick View
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GCSE English Language P1 walkthrough

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Comprehensive walkthrough for AQA GCSE Language Paper 1 (Mr Fisher). Includes 24 PowerPoint slides with suggestions for activities in the notes, and 15 page PDF with high level, annotated exemplars - teacher and student versions.
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Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 1

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Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Spec A pack that covers the anthology texts, exploring both language and structure for each one. Dangers of a Single Story (Adiche) lesson - language Adichie lesson - structure A Passage to Africa (George Alagiah) lesson - language A Passage to Africa lesson - structure The Explorer’s Daughter (Kari Herbert) lesson - language The Explorer’s Daughter lesson - structure Explorers or boys messing about (Steven Morris) article - language and bias Explorers or boys messing about (Steven Morris) - structure 127 Hours Aron Ralston - language 127 Hours - structure Young and dyslexic? by Benjamin Zephaniah - language Young and dyslexic? by Benjamin Zephaniah - structure A Game of Polo by Emma Levine - language A Game of Polo by Emma Levine - structure Beyond the Sky and Earth - Jamie Zeppa (2x lessons - language and structure) H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (structure) H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (language) Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah (structure) Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah (language) Scheme of work/scheme of learning document
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5Quick View
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AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5

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A collection of TWENTY English Language Paper 2 Question 5 lessons (17 x1 hour and 3x 2 hour) that cover writing to argue, writing to advise, writing to persuade, letter writing and essay writing. UPDATED FOR THE 2026 EXAMS! A great collection of differentiated activities, modelled examples, scaffolded sentences and guided peer and self reflection that enables students to learn from others and improve their non-fiction writing in preparation for AQA English Language Paper 2 Section B or Question 5. The suggested order of lessons is as follows (although this is by no means obligatory): AQA Paper 2 Section B Speech Writing Speech Openers Churchill Speech Writing Lincoln Speech Writing Speech Structure Newspaper Writing Magazine Article Writing Writing to Persuade - Football Greta Thunberg Speech Writing Black History Month - Essay Writing Writing to Advise Letter Writing - Writing A Formal Letter Writing to Persuade - Letters of Complaint AQA English Language Exam Prep/Mock prep lesson Pack also contains: Assessment planning for writing to argue - could be used as a separate writing to argue lesson Assessment planning for letter writing - could be used as a separate letter writing lesson Paper 2 Question 5 revision pack Knowledge organiser for revision June 2018 AQA exam review lesson if you use this paper as a mock/prep Check out our English Shop for loads more free and inexpensive KS3, KS4, KS5, Literacy and whole school resources. We also have new complete packs for the 2026 papers: Paper 1 Section A: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-1-2026-13193444 Paper 1 Q5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-1-q5-2026-13214866 Paper 2 Section A: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-2-2026-13201545 Paper 2 Q5: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-paper-2-q5-2026-13223813 One Year Complete AQA 2026 pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-english-language-2026-13234726 AQA English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 Knowledge Organisers AQA English Language Paper 1 Section A package AQA English Language Paper 1 Sections A and B package AQA English Language Paper 1 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 package AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A package AQA English Language and English Literature revision package An Inspector Calls whole scheme package An Inspector Calls revision package Macbeth whole scheme package Macbeth revision package A Christmas Carol whole scheme package A Christmas Carol revision package Jekyll and Hyde whole scheme package Jekyll and Hyde revision package Romeo and Juliet whole scheme package Power and Conflict poetry comparing poems package Power and Conflict poetry whole scheme package Love and Relationships poetry whole scheme package Unseen Poetry whole scheme package
GCSE English Language Spelling WorksheetQuick View
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GCSE English Language Spelling Worksheet

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Support your students in improving accuracy and confidence with this engaging and visually appealing GCSE English Language spelling worksheet, designed to target common errors and build essential exam skills. This one-page resource is ideal for KS4 students preparing for their GCSE exams and focuses on key spelling knowledge required for high-level written responses. What’s included: Commonly misspelled words practice Homophones activity to develop accurate word choice in context Spelling in context tasks to apply knowledge in full sentences Error correction activity targeting frequent mistakes Prefixes and suffixes exercise to build vocabulary Extended writing “stretch challenge” to consolidate learning Skills developed: Accurate spelling of high-frequency GCSE vocabulary Understanding and applying homophones correctly Proofreading and editing skills Vocabulary development through word formation Applying spelling in extended writing Perfect for: Year 10 & Year 11 GCSE students SPaG starters or plenaries Revision lessons and exam preparation Homework or independent practice Intervention groups focusing on literacy This resource helps students identify and correct common spelling errors while applying their knowledge in meaningful contexts, supporting improved performance in GCSE English Language writing tasks.
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Language Paper 1 Scheme/Unit - 1st Exam in 2027Quick View
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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Language Paper 1 Scheme/Unit - 1st Exam in 2027

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First Exam in 2027 Cambridge IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Unit of Work (0500). This unit is for the new paper if your students are sitting their IGCSE exams in 2026 then this resource is not designed for you. This unit has been designed to teach students the key elements of exam technique for Paper 1. I have included 20 different short texts which are used as a means to go through each of the questions on the paper in a methodical way. This scheme is intended to give you and your students everything you need to succeed with Paper 1 and more. It has been produced based on my experience examining for Cambridge IGCSE English Language Paper 1 and 2 and aims to give students the tools to succeed in hitting the markscheme. Included: Over 200 slides with a range of activities for approaching each question on the paper. A textbook containing 20 texts. Two full practise exam papers, created by me, modelled on the new exam paper. Example mark schemes. Tips and advice for each question. Model answers. Step by step guides. Bonus lessons/mini units on spelling, punctuation and grammar and persuasive writing. An outline of the key changes to the paper.
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Edexcel IGCSE English Language CompleteQuick View
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Edexcel IGCSE English Language Complete

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Edexcel IGCSE English Language Specification A complete pack that includes five bundles: Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A Anthology Lessons (All Texts Covered - Language and Structure): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-igcse-english-language-paper-1-13362543 Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A Exam Skills Pack (Preparing for the Exam Questions): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-igcse-english-language-paper-1-13112710 Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Section B (Transactional Writing/Non-Fiction Writing): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-igcse-english-language-paper-1-writing-13409671 Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 2 Section A Anthology Lessons (All Texts Covered - Language, Structure, Form): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-igcse-english-language-paper-2-13397384 Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 2 Section B (Imaginative Writing/Creative Writing): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-igcse-english-language-imaginative-writing-13414078 This complete Edexcel pack covers all of the teaching areas needed to finish the IGCSE Spec A course. Each pack contains over 18 lessons for each subject area and includes a detailed scheme of learning/scheme of work document. Perfect for KS4 (15-16) students and adaptable for both KS5 (16-18) and KS3 (11-14). Have a query or question? Get in touch at info@englishgcse.co.uk
AQA NEA - Original Writing - A Level English Language UnitQuick View
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AQA NEA - Original Writing - A Level English Language Unit

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A 9 lesson unit comprising a 65 slide PowerPoint and 9 different worksheets exploring the Original Writing NEA for AQA English Language A Level. Each lesson includes a starting discussion prompt which acts as a learning objective, detailed guidance on the skills and ideas listed below, a worksheet and activities, worked questions and exemplar responses, and a homework task. The following skills are covered: Original writing – what is it? Genre, purpose and audience How to analyse a text based on its genre, purpose and audience Information texts and their linguistic features Persuasive texts and their linguistic features Storytelling texts and their linguistic features How to choose and annotate a style model How to plan and write the first draft of the original writing piece How to review and edit a second draft of the original writing piece How to plan and write the commentary Check out my other English Language resources: Language Investigation Language and Gender Language and Region Language and Power and Occupation Language and Global and World Englishes Language Change Language and Technology Language and Ethnicity Language and Social Groups Analysing Spoken Language Child Language Acquisition - Speech Child Language Acquisition - Reading and Writing Language Discourses - Section B, Question 3 Language Discourses - Opinion Writing - Section B Question 4 Language Levels AQA Paper 2 Revision
English Language Learning VerbsQuick View
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English Language Learning Verbs

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Activities suitable for English Language learners, SEND and KS1 pupils. Instructions and ideas included. Verbs Resources A set of 64 cards showing picture symbols of verbs, regular and some irregular. Word grids showing each verb and past tense. Activity ideas Say or write two sentence for each verb E.g. The children were having a quarrel. The children quarrelled this morning. E.g. I wash my hair each week. I washed my hair on Friday. Cut out some of the picture symbols and paste into your workbook. Write 2 sentences next to each one. E.G. Opening window picture symbol I open my window in the summer. Dad opened my window this morning. Choose 5 cards and work in pairs to make up a verbal or written story. Share with the group or class. *PCS Licenced - Boardmaker symbols.
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AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2, Section A Revision Lesson - 2

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A 31 slide lesson presentation taking students through a sample paper for the GCSE AQA English Language, Paper 2, Section A exam. The presentation includes clear learning objectives, a starter and review activity and opportunities for self and peer assessment. Clear guidance is given for each question and model answers are also provided. Differentiation to extend and support students is also incorporated into the lesson presentation. Clear links are made to the markscheme and assessment objectives throughout. Could be used to walk students through the paper or as a follow up and feedback lesson once students have completed the paper. Lesson plan included. Sample exam paper also included.
English Language: Remote LearningQuick View
DavidM89

English Language: Remote Learning

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This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at the key questions for paper one of English language. The lesson helps learners to recap their understanding of both language and structural techniques. The lesson can be taught over two hours and also has an opportunity to develop learner’s understanding of creative writing. This lesson works well both on-line and face-to-face. All of my lessons have been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.
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English Language: Remote Learning

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This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at paper one Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing. The lesson helps learners to gain a firm understanding of the key questions and how to develop their response to get high marks. The lesson includes model answers and many opportunities for AFL. This lesson also helps learners to improve their creative writing skills and improve on their response for question five. This lesson works well both online and face-to-face and it requires no additional printing. All of my lessons have been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.
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English Language: Remote Learning

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This is a fully differentiated, nineteen slide lesson looking at paper one of the English language qualification. The lesson looks at developing learner’s understanding of question four and five. There are many opportunities for AFL and an exam-style question for both q4 and q5. This lesson works well both online and face-to-face and this lesson have been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson; then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.
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DavidM89

English language: Remote learning

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This is a fully differentiated, sixteen side lesson looking at paper one English language. The lesson uses a key extract from the Hobbit and helps learners to understand key language and structural techniques and how to apply these to an exam-style response. Additionally, the lesson also has a creative writing challenge that helps learners develop their writing ability. This lesson works well both online and face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.
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English language: Remote Learning

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This is a fully differentiated lesson looking at explorations in creative reading and writing using the text Jamaica inn. The lesson helps learners gain a good understanding of language and structure and how to approach exam-style questions. The lesson also has a strong emphasis on developing the skills for creative writing and helping learners understand how to use skills such as show and not tell to develop their writing. This lesson works well both online and face-to-face and has been tried and tested with my own groups. If you liked this lesson, then please check out my shop for more lessons and resources uploaded each week.
Language Change A Level UnitQuick View
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Language Change A Level Unit

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A 10 lesson unit comprising a 70 slide PowerPoint, 9 different worksheets (including texts for analysis) exploring the topic of Language Change and a summary terminology and theory sheet. Each lesson includes a starting discussion prompt which acts as a learning objective, detailed notes on the theories and concepts listed below, a worksheet (with the exception of lesson nine) and activities, and a homework task. The following theories and concepts are covered: Lexical, Semantic, Phonological, Grammatical and Orthographical processes David Crystal – A Sea of Language Change and tidal metaphor (1999) Diachronic and Synchronic Linguistic Change Origins of Old English and Middle English Descriptivism and Prescriptivism Samuel Johnson – Dictionary of the English Language (1755) Robert Lowth – A Short Introduction to English Grammar (1762) Jonathan Swift - ‘A Proposal for Correcting, Improving and Ascertaining the English Tongue’ (1712) John Walker – A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary (1791) Otto Jespersen – Great Vowel Shift (1909) William Caxton – Printing Press (1476) John McWhorter – Textspeak (2013) Jean Aitchison – Language Change Progress or Decay? (2012) Vocal Fry and Uptalk Martin Janssen – Lexical gaps (2012) Functional view/theory Linguistic determinism and the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis Charles Hockett - Random Fluctuation Theory (1958) Peter Trudgill – Language Myths (1990) John Humphrys – Prescriptivist grammatical change Lynne Truss – Eats, Shoots and Leaves (2003) Jean Aitchison – A Web of Worries (1996) Guy Deutscher – The Unfolding of Language (2006) James Milroy and Lesley Milroy – Complaint tradition (1985) Robert Lane Greene – You Are What You Speak (2011) There are some references to AQA-style A Level specification questions, but you can adapt these if needs be. These can be found on slides 59-67. Lesson 9 is based on an AQA A Level question. The final lesson is a consolidation activity complete with guided revision cards. Alternatively, you could use an app such as Quizlet so that the students could produce digital revision resources. Check out my other English Language A Level resources! Language and Gender Language and Region Language and Power and Occupation Language and Global and World Englishes Language and Technology Language and Ethnicity Language and Social Groups Language Discourses Child Language Acquisition Speaking
Language Paper 2 Question 4 Learning MatQuick View
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Language Paper 2 Question 4 Learning Mat

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AQA Paper 2 Question 4 Learning Mat based on the skills needed to analyse writer's perspective and compare to another perspective in another source. This source would be appropriate for any students who are struggling to understand how to structure Question 4 and develop their responses to achieve a full marks response. This would be appropriate for a Key Stage 4 medium to high ability group.
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Learning English as a second language

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This resource is split into seven sections: Animals Body parts, Classroom objects, Clothes Colours and shapes, Food Numbers and Verbs There are also some general resources. Each section contains a self-correcting interactive resource along with printable games and writing frames.