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(Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 95402 7  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced GCE in English Language specification  \nIssue 4 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Added a section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment\u003Cbr>Onscreen assessment is available for this qualification as an alternative to the current assessment format. Find out more information on our website: Onscreen Assessment – Pearson qualifications | 5 |\n| Updated Get help and support section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification:\u003Cbr>Our subject advisor ensures that you receive help and guidance from\u003Cbr>us. You can email our subject advisor [at TeachingEnglish@pearson.com. You](at TeachingEnglish@pearson.com. You)[ ](at TeachingEnglish@pearson.com. You)can also sign up to receive subject advisor updates or contact us using our support portal. | 5 |\n| Updated Candidate Malpractice.\u003Cbr>Candidate malpractice in examinations must be reported to Pearson using a JCQ Form MI (available at [http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice](http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice)). The completed form should be emailed to [candidatemalpractice@pearson.com](candidatemalpractice@pearson.com) .\u003Cbr>Please provide as much information and supporting documentation as possible. Note that the final decision regarding appropriate sanctions lies with Pearson . | 28 |\n| Updated Staff/centre malpractice.\u003Cbr>The form, supporting documentation and as much information as possible can be emailed to: [pqsmalpractice@pearson.com. Note](pqsmalpractice@pearson.com. Note) that the final decision regarding appropriate sanctions lies with Pearson . | 29 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nAbout this specification 1  \nWhy choose Edexcel qualifications? 3  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel International Advanced  \nSubsidiary/Advanced Level qualifications in English Language? 4  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications 5  \nQualification at a glance 6  \nEnglish Language content 11  \nUnit 1: Language: Context and Identity 12  \nUnit 2: Language in Transition 15  \nUnit 3: Crafting Language (writing) 18  \nUnit 4: Investigating Language 21  \nAssessment information 24  \nAdministration and general information 27  \nEntries, resitting of units 27  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special  \nconsideration and malpractice 27  \nAwarding and reporting 29  \nStudent recruitment and progression 31  \nAppendices 32  \nAppendix 1: Codes 33  \nAppendix 2: Transferable skills 34  \nAppendix 3: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 36  \nAppendix 4: Glossary 38  \nAppendix 5: English Phonemic Reference Sheet 39  \nAppendix 6: Transcription Mark Key 40  \nThe Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsi","cbCaiq443JtkhVSs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq443JtkhVSs","pdf",679681,45,"English","# About this specification\n## Why choose Edexcel qualifications?\n## Supporting you in planning and implementing these qualifications\n## Qualification at a glance\n## English Language content\n## Unit 1: Language: Context and Identity\n## Unit 2: Language in Transition\n## Unit 3: Crafting Language (writing)\n## Unit 4: Investigating Language\n## Assessment information\n## Administration and general information\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Awarding and reporting\n## Student recruitment and progression\n## Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What is Issue 4 in this Pearson Edexcel English Language specification?\",\"answer\":\"Issue 4 describes the changes made from the previous issue to the current one, including updates to assessment and malpractice sections.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment format and exam timing are specified?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification is described as 100% externally assessed, with exams in January and June.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should be contacted for guidance or reporting malpractice?\",\"answer\":\"The document directs centres and stakeholders to use the subject advisor for help and guidance, and it specifies reporting malpractice to Pearson using the relevant JCQ form and email addresses provided for candidate and staff/centre malpractice.\"}]","Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced GCE in English Language - Issue 4 - Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | PDF",1792466395,113]