Component	Time	Weight
Language Variation	2 hours 15 minutes	35%
Child Language	1 hour 15 minutes	20%
Investigating Language	1 hour 45 minutes	25%
Crafting Language	Non-exam assessment	20%

Give an analytical paragraph direction

Notice

Choose a pattern

Find a precise feature in the data and check that your terminology describes it accurately.

Explain

Connect it to context

Consider speaker, audience, purpose and situation. Use the context to develop an interpretation rather than make a sweeping claim.

Evaluate

Test your reading

Ask whether another example supports or challenges your explanation. Use relevant concepts to deepen the discussion.

Prepare for the correct investigation focus

The Investigating Language component uses a pre-released subtopic. Confirm the relevant material with your school. General analysis skills transfer, but preparation should use the focus for your own exam series.

Frequently asked questions

Can a tutor help with child language data?

Yes. You might examine a short transcript, identify a pattern and compare possible explanations. The aim is to use concepts critically rather than attach a theorist’s name to every example.

Can I receive support for Crafting Language?

Discuss your centre’s rules first. Tuition can develop general writing and commentary skills, but the assessed pieces and commentary must remain your own work.

What makes a good first session?

A recent paragraph with teacher feedback gives a useful starting point. Use the free 15-minute introduction to explain which parts of the course feel least secure.

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