Various models of language change are presented, including Aitchison’s stages of change, Chen's S-curve, Bailey's Wave Model, and Substratum Theory. Additional theories highlight lexical gaps and the randomness of change. Deutscher identifies economy, expressiveness, and analogy as driving factors, while Aitchison parodies prescriptivism. Language evolves to meet user needs.
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A-level English Language: Global Englishes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_q9b9YqGRY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70KHDbLmr_I&list=PLA03075BAD88B909E&index=10 Lingua Franca: Globish: This theory was devised by Robert McCrum. In his book, he said that a new, more functional English has emerged in the last 20 years. It is a more basic, restricted version of English, devoid of nuances. Globish is a simplified version of English that acts as a ‘lingua franca’ [...]
Protected: Miss Dunn’s Literary Heritage: The Tempest
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Post-16 Support: Early Entry & Medical Applicants
A compendium of useful links to help you on your journey through Post-16, applying for Universities and Careers in the UK: Subscriber Content Tips for applying to Oxford and Cambridge University Applying to Oxford: A Guide Applying for Medicine in the UK? Medical Schools Council Entry Requirements Breakdown Entry Requirements for UK Medical Schools PDF [...]
Opportunities: Volunteering and Work Experience
Government Initiatives for Volunteering in the UAE Ways to Volunteer in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Patience Agbabi: Eat Me
A compendium of useful links, exemplar material, resources and home learning: Femininity & Relationships Revision https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=bekjCZQhQE0
DNA by Dennis Kelly: Knowledge Organiser
A DNA Knowledge Organiser, based on Dennis Kelly’s play, including key vocabulary available for download. Making our British curriculum more accessible for EAL and ESL students by embedding key vocabulary and knowledge into the curriculum planning to support their language acquisition. The Knowledge Organiser is structured into three key areas: context, content and concepts. Use [...]
Beowulf: Introduction to PETER Analysis
Exemplar paragraph of analysis based on the characterisation of Grendel in Beowulf with a breakdown of Point, Evidence, Technique (or Terminology), Effect and Refer Back. Useful for an introduction to analysis and support for Key Stage 3 students and part of a wider scheme of learning on Beowulf for Year 7. Subscriber Content Download Introduction [...]
Poems of the Decade: Essay Questions
Use this tool to prepare for potential and past paper essay questions for English Literature Poems of the Decade and see which texts and themes have appeared in recent years for examinations. Useful revision tools for 9ET0 and WET0 specifications alike. Subscriber Content 8ET03 Poems of the Decade Past Paper Questions 24 marks June 2016 [...]
William Wordsworth: ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’
A compendium of useful links, exemplar material, resources and home learning: Lines Written in Early Spring: A Summary
Awaken English 