Language has no independent existence apart from the people who use it’. - David Crystal. Students of English Language are embarking on a course of study to explore where the English language began, how language is acquired by children and the ways in which language has adapted to suit the needs of users over time. From exploring concepts related to language and gender and language and power, to analysing spoken varieties, the English Language course will allow students to decode, analyse and evaluate the conventions of those all-important people who use language. English Language lessons are taught using a wide range of active learning approaches including personal research, group activities and debate as well as formal classroom based activities. English students develop their analytical and critical skills through the study of a range of texts and language. Students will gain valuable independent study skills which are useful in a range of further education, higher education and employment settings. An English A level is recognised as a facilitating A Level by most Universities including the Russell Group.