OCR A-Level English Language Revision
Adaptive practice aligned to the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations specification. 8 topics, exam-style questions, and instant AI feedback.
About OCR A-Level English Language
OCR provides GCSE and A-Level qualifications with a strong academic heritage. Their specifications are developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge and are widely adopted across England.
A-Level English Language is a fascinating study of how the English language works, how it varies across contexts, and how it has changed over time. Unlike English Literature, the focus is on linguistic analysis rather than literary criticism — you will study phonology, grammar, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics, applying frameworks to real-world texts from social media posts to political speeches.
Topics in OCR A-Level English Language
Study Tips for OCR English Language
Build a comprehensive glossary of linguistic terminology organised by language level (lexis, semantics, grammar, phonology, pragmatics, discourse) and revise it regularly — precise use of terminology is what distinguishes top-grade analysis from vague commentary.
Practise analysing short unseen texts (advertisements, transcripts, articles) using a systematic framework: work through each language level methodically rather than making scattered observations.
For language change topics, create a timeline of key developments (Great Vowel Shift, printing press, standardisation, digital communication) and learn specific examples of lexical, grammatical, and phonological change for each period.
When studying child language acquisition, memorise key theorists (Skinner, Chomsky, Bruner, Piaget, Vygotsky) and learn specific examples of children s language at each developmental stage to illustrate theoretical points.
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