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English Language

at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, Winscombe · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

English Language is, quite simply, the study of words how we first learn to use them, how we instinctively know how to adapt them for different purposes and how something as simple as a word can carry such weight and meaning. Words fulfil certain purposes - it might be to offend someone, to present facts or to flatter someone. Words are chosen differently depending on audiences because we all know we probably wouldnt speak to Mr Hildrew in the same was as we would our mates! Words can even reveal attitudes and evoke emotions and can hold such power. In English Language you will study spoken and written word and investigate the presentation of stereotypes in the media, learn a huge range of new linguistic terms, explore how language changes when used for written, spoken and electronic communication, discover how children develop their ability to use language, create your own original texts and uncover why language changes across time and place. You will study how language can change based on gender, geography, class, ethnicity and occupation. Youll learn how children learn to speak which is truly a fascinating feat. Youll discuss how words come in and out of use and how it changes over time. Youll even get to create your own creative piece on a topic of your choice.

What you need to get on

Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) plus Grade 5 in GCSE English Language

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Churchill Academy & Sixth Form

    Churchill Green Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Winscombe

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