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English and modern foreign languages A-Level For 16-19 Year Olds

A Level English Language

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COURSE oVERVIEW

English language is the study of spoken and written language. It looks at how language reflects society and how we use it to create and make sense of our world.

EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language is preferred but a student with a grade 4 who has a genuine enthusiasm for the subject will be considered.

Why study A Level English Language at Blackpool Sixth?

A Level English Language is led by an experienced teacher and examiner with established links to Lancaster University’s Linguistics Department, enabling you to develop aspirations and career opportunities beyond the classroom.

How will I be taught?

  • Teacher delivery of key information
  • Independent reading and research
  • Collaborative learning through technology Google Classroom Class discussion and debate
  • Planning and writing of essays
  • Analysis of data

Teacher expertise

You will be taught by experienced and passionate subject specialists.

What skills will I develop?

  • Analytical and evaluative skills
  • The ability to work independently and develop your own opinions
  • The ability to work as part of a team on collaborative tasks
  • An awareness of how others see the world differently (or similarly!) to you
  • How to craft and develop a complex argument
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How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed by exam and coursework.

80

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Assessment
  • 80% is assessed by two examinations at the end of the course.
  • 10% is based on a piece of your own writing.
  • 10% is based on your own investigation into an aspect of English.

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What will you study and other information about A Level English Language

Where does it lead?

Our English Language students have gone on to study a wide range of different subjects at university, including creative writing, linguistics, journalism, Arabic and Japanese! Students have also gone on to study at prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Durham and York.

Our Alumni

Elliott Gray-Medd, class of 23

HIGH SCHOOL: Cardinal Allen Catholic High School

Elliott studied level 2 and 3 BTEC Health and Social Care, GCSE English and GCSE Maths at Blackpool Sixth. He is now working as a teaching assistant at Red Marsh School. He said “The staff are amazing and so supportive. I wouldn’t be where I am without them!”

Yulan ChanDelaney, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

Congratulations to Yulan ChanDelaney for achieving excellent grades in her A Levels! Yulan has excelled with A grades in Biology and her Extended Project and B grades in Chemistry and Religion, Ethics and Philosophy. We are delighted to announce that Yulan will be attending the University of Leeds in the coming academic year to study medicine. Best of luck with your future studies, Yulan!

Adam Walker, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

Adam has achieved an impressive Double Distinction star in BTEC Music and a Merit in BTEC Business at Blackpool Sixth. We are thrilled to announce that Adam will be pursuing Creative Musicianship at ICMP, and we cannot wait to see where his passion for music takes him!

Luke Moore, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Lytham St Annes Technology & Performing Arts College

Luke is an incredibly talented student who excelled in BTEC Performing Arts – Musical Theatre, achieving an impressive Triple Distinction Star grade. Luke has decided to take a gap year to audition for colleges but dreams to attend a top London-based college, and eventually make it to the West End. We have no doubt that Luke will achieve great success in his future!

Thirisha Varatharajan, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Baines School

Thirisha Varatharajan has excelled in her biology A Level with a grade of B, as well as chemistry and mathematics A Levels, both with a grade of A. We are proud to announce that Thirisha will be attending the University of Liverpool in the upcoming academic year. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours and can’t wait to see what she will achieve next!

Maddie robinson, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Carr Hill

Maddie Robinson has received a Double Distinction Star and a Distinction in Health & Social Care (Triple). We are thrilled to hear that Maddie plans to progress into employment at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, and we are confident that she will excel in this role. Maddie’s hard work and dedication have clearly paid off, and we wish her all the best with her future. Well done, Maddie!

David Speight, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Highfield Leadership Academy

David Speight gained an A grade in A Level Photography and a Double Distinction Star in BTEC Film and Television. We are proud to announce that he will be moving onto a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship at Ascent Trampoline Park.

Sarah Grogan, class of 23

FORMER HIGH SCHOOL: Montgomery Academy

Sarah has recently received A* grades in maths and physics, as well as an A in economics. We are thrilled to announce that Sarah will be attending Cambridge University to pursue her studies in economics.

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