A series of model paragraphs exploring a linked Guardian article, focusing on grammar, lexis, pragmatics and discourse (an introduction). Also set up for reflection of the successes and weaknesses of the models.

A selection of 4 transcripts, created by the author, that should develop students' ability to analyse talk within the workplace. A variety of contexts with employee-employer, customer-assistant and teacher-parent all present. Also includes hints and a checklist of how to approach transcript tasks.

A lesson exploring how PC is a mechanism of language change, considering its controversy and central tenets, as well as providing some examples. Explores how PC can be useful in the exam. Warning: contains some taboo language in an analytical manner.

Straightforward resource outlining morphology and the minutiae of word classes with lots of examples. Ends with a parsing exercise.

A revision lesson going over prescriptivism, descriptivism, Aitchison and McKinnon.

A lesson on sentence types, useful for the Grammar methodology in Year 12.

A resource walking through the steps of creating a coherent essay for English Language A-Level Paper 1 and 2. Also relevant to any other English based subject.

A tour and explanation of the realms of Prescriptivism and Descriptivism, with McKinnon and Aitchison’s theories explored in some detail.

A lesson that practices linguistic methodology for Year 12s and 13s with a Christmas twist - possibly a nice idea for that difficult last lesson of term!

Resource focused on 'The Monkey's Paw', exploring atmosphere and language use. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

A brief intro to the history of the English Language with examples from the Lord's Prayer over time.

A series of slides that explore SVO, Phrases and Clauses in detail, with lots of examples.

A resource designed to help students use Language Change theory in their Paper 2 responses. Includes modeled paragraphs and a paired evaluation activity.

Focuses on the historical context and 'how to study plays'.

A useful powerpoint that is focused on the teaching of inference skills, useful for KS2 and 3 mostly, though still applicable for KS4. Includes lots of examples. Can be used as a training/CPD tool (*this was it's original purpose, delivered to KS2 teachers).

A lesson exploring the impact of technological advances on audience response.

A very straightforward household budgeting task, suitable for PSHE.

A lesson outlining speech act theory, with examples and some activities.

A resource designed to facilitate the effective revision of pragmatics, focusing on quick wins, applying knowledge and a task at the end using a hyperlinked article.

A lesson on how to approach AO3 context in A Christmas Carol; could be adapted for other texts. Contains two exemplars of context-driven responses.