This document provides information about a GCSE English Language Unit on the analysis of spoken language. It discusses (1) learning objectives which are to understand context/variation in language, standard vs non-standard English, and features of spoken language; (2) students will analyze two examples of spoken language and comment on findings; and (3) a lesson on attitudes toward accents examines differences between standard/non-standard English and reasons for attitudes.

1. GCSE EnglishGCSE English
Language Unit 3Language Unit 3
Analysis of SpokenAnalysis of Spoken
LanguageLanguage

2. IntroductionIntroduction
Spoken Language Study gives students the
opportunity to:
•explore the way spoken language works by
looking at examples from:
• their own language
• the language of their peers
• the language they hear around them
• the language they hear through TV, radio and the
internet.
(Edexcel)

3. Analysis of Spoken Language
Learning objectives for this unit:
• to understand the importance of context,
such as regional and cultural variation, age
groups, situation, place and time
• to understand the use of standard and non-
standard English
• to analyse commonly occurring features of
the characteristics of spoken language.

4. Analysis of Spoken Language
By the end of the unit…
You will present two examples of spoken language
you have studied and comment on their findings.
In your response to the task you will:
•show how spoken language changes depending
on the purpose
•understand some of the choices people make
when they are speaking.

5. Learning Objectives
• To understand the use of standard and
non-standard English
• To analyse attitudes towards different
English accents.

6. Learning Outcomes
By then end of the lesson:
All will:
• show an understanding of the differences
between standard and non-standard English
Most should:
• be able to explain the attitudes towards
different accents
Some might:
• be able to analyse the reasons for attitudes
towards different accents and give reasons for
these views.

7. Armstong & Miller RAF
Airmen Clip
Now watch the following clip and, in pairs,
make notes on:
•the purpose of this clip;
•the context of the talk;
•how Armstrong and Miller use spoken
language to create comedy;
•any other thoughts you may have about the
use of spoken language

8. Armstong & Miller RAF
Airmen Clip

9. Armstong & Miller RAF
Airmen Clip
Now watch the following clip and, in pairs,
make notes on:
•the purpose of this clip;
•the context of the talk;
•how Armstrong and Miller use spoken
language to create comedy;
•any other thoughts you may have about the
use of spoken language

10. Plenary
By then end of the lesson:
All will:
• show an understanding of the differences
between standard and non-standard English
Most should:
• be able to explain the attitudes towards
different accents
Some might:
• be able to analyse the reasons for attitudes
towards different accents and give reasons for
these views.

11. Controlled
Assessment Task

12. Learning Outcomes
•To show an understanding of how
spoken language changes depending
on the purpose, using examples
•To show understanding of some of
the choices people make when they
are speaking (for example: how they
say it; what words or phrases they
choose), using examples.

13. Controlled Assessment Task
Using two examples of spontaneous spoken language,
comment on how the speakers adapt their language to
different purposes.
You should comment on:
• how the purpose of the language affects the way it is
used;
• how the audience affects the language that is used;
• how language use influences other speakers and
listeners;
• how formal or informal the language is.

14. ‘Year 11 Pressures’
Using the notes in your book as a starting
point, annotate your transcript,
remembering to focus on the language
choices of the speakers and their mode of
speech.

15. ‘Year 11 Pressures’

16. ‘’Store Standards’
Again, read through and annotate your
transcript, remembering to focus on the
language choices of the speakers and their
mode of speech.

17. Phrases of comparison
and contrast

18. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

19. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

20. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

21. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

22. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

23. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

24. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

25. Comparison
Conversely….
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…
Just as…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

26. Comparison
Conversely….
One main contrast between…and…
is…
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…
Just as…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

27. Comparison
Conversely….
One main contrast between…and…
is…
Unlike…
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…
Just as…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

28. Comparison
Conversely….
One main contrast between…and…
is…
Unlike…
On the other hand…
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…
Just as…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:

29. Comparison
Conversely….
One main contrast between…and…
is…
Unlike…
On the other hand…
In contrast to….
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
Similarly…
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…
Just as…

30. Comparison
One main contrast between…and…
is…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
One key similarity between…
and… is

31. Comparison
One main contrast between…and…
is…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…

32. Comparison
One main contrast between…and…
is…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is

33. Comparison
One main contrast between…and…
is…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…

34. Comparison
One main contrast between…and…
is…
Unlike…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…

35. Comparison
One main contrast between…and…
is…
Unlike…
On the other hand…
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…

36. Comparison
One main contrast between…and…
is…
Unlike…
On the other hand…
In contrast to….
You have 2 minutes to brainstorm as many words of
comparison and contrast as possible. For example:
Contrast
One key similarity between…
and… is
Like…
One common theme between…
and… is
Both…and… deal with the theme
of…
In the same way…
As with…
Just as…

37. REVIEWING THE PRACTICE ESSAYREVIEWING THE PRACTICE ESSAY

38. Learning ObjectiveLearning Objective
•To review and practise techniques for
analysing language choices in texts

39. ActivityActivity
“Oh my God! I can’t believe we
actually have our GCSEs.”

40. ActivityActivity
“I don’t know I just really didn’t
like it, I didn’t like the teachers, I
didn’t like the facilities... .”