Posts

Showing posts with the label English language

English Language - Unit Two, Area of Study One - Summary

Image
I absolutely loved the previous area of study, which was language acquisition. I just found it so engaging. If I'm honest, I didn't actually enjoy this area of study all that much. I'm not really a history fan, so that's probably why. Area of study one of unit two is Language Across Time , where we learnt about how English has evolved and changed. If you have already read one of my study guides, you'll know that I always recommend taking a look at the official study design . Information regarding this area of study begins on page 14. Okay, let's get into the content. I feel like English Language is a subject which heavily involves applying knowledge, rather than just blurting out what you read in a textbook. Therefore, you shoul practise writing about what you learn in the subject. Identifying Differences in Old English to Modern English Firstly, what is Old English? Old English , otherwise known as Anglo Saxon, is the first recognised variety of English...