Assessment Objectives for English Language

Candidates should be able to:

AO1 communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to the study of language, using appropriate terminology and accurate and coherent written expression

AO2 demonstrate expertise and accuracy in writing for a variety of specific purposes and audiences, drawing on knowledge of linguistic features to explain and comment on choices made

AO3i know and use key features of frameworks for the systematic study of spoken and written English

AO3ii apply and explore frameworks for the systematic study of language at different levels, commenting on the usefulness of the approaches taken

AO4 understand, discuss and explore concepts and issues relating to language in use

AO5i distinguish, describe and interpret variation in the meanings and forms of spoken and written language according to context

AO5ii analyse and evaluate variation in the meanings and forms of spoken and written language from different times according to context