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A-level English Language: Language Change

April 18, 2024March 3, 2026by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

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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Romeo & Juliet: Crucial Scenes

February 9, 2021by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Act 2 Scene 2 Follow this link Related Posts:

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Protected: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

February 3, 2021May 8, 2025by Jancke Dunn

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The Danger of a Single Story

November 12, 2020February 22, 2021by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Resources for 'The Danger of a Single Story' by Chimamanda Adichie The Danger of a Single Story Retrieval Practice Quizizz CommonLit: Danger of a Single Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg&t=20s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6dM0vCcsqE

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A Passage to Africa

October 26, 2020January 16, 2025by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

A detailed, annotated extract from George Alagiah's A Passage to Africa, tailored for IGCSE English students. The annotations focus on key literary techniques, language features, and structural elements to help students analyse the text effectively. Each annotation explains how Alagiah uses emotive language, vivid imagery, and personal reflection to convey the harsh realities of war-torn [...]

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‘The Tyger’ by William Blake

April 26, 2020May 5, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

'The Tyger' Annotated Poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lmQHdYYqQk&t=6s

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‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice

March 8, 2020March 4, 2026by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

The content describes a video lesson analyzing the poem "Prayer Before Birth," focusing on language, repetition, voice, and structure. It aims to help students improve their analytical skills for GCSE and IGCSE Literature by providing strategies for effective poetry responses during exams, suitable for independent study and homework.

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‘Piano’ by D H Lawrence

March 8, 2020March 4, 2026by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

The content provides resources for students studying the poem "Piano," including a glossary of terms and an annotated version of the poem. It features a video analysis aimed at GCSE and IGCSE students, breaking down language, structure, and key quotations to enhance analytical writing and exam preparation skills.

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‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling

March 8, 2020May 5, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

'If' Annotated Poem Comparison of Parental Relationships in If and Poem at 39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN4P1HZkMRE

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‘Half-past Two’ by U A Fanthorpe

March 8, 2020March 4, 2026by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

The content focuses on a podcast analyzing the poem "Half-past Two," emphasizing language, narrative voice, and structure. It is aimed at GCSE and IGCSE Literature students, offering exam-focused commentary to help them understand imagery and shifts in time. This resource supports independent study and enhances students' analytical skills for exams.