Hero image

Mr Bo's English Resources

Average Rating5.00
(based on 9 reviews)

As an A-Level English teacher and examiner, my shop is all about making life easier for fellow teachers. I’m putting together a collection of resources that I wish I’d had when I first started teaching 9093 English. Every resource is tried and tested in my own classroom and aligns with the latest Cambridge curriculum. You may also join my A-Level English community for exclusive access to materials, instructional videos, webinars, and much more: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.

As an A-Level English teacher and examiner, my shop is all about making life easier for fellow teachers. I’m putting together a collection of resources that I wish I’d had when I first started teaching 9093 English. Every resource is tried and tested in my own classroom and aligns with the latest Cambridge curriculum. You may also join my A-Level English community for exclusive access to materials, instructional videos, webinars, and much more: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Theories (Cognitivism): Piaget+Vygotsky+L&R
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Theories (Cognitivism): Piaget+Vygotsky+L&R

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This bundle gives teachers a practical look at how kids develop language and thinking skills through key theories. It covers Piaget’s stages of cognitive growth, Vygotsky’s sociocultural approach with the Zone of Proximal Development, and Lewis and Ramsay’s insights on pronouns and self-identity, helping educators understand how children learn through play, interaction, and readiness. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Theories (Nature): Chomsky+Berko+Pinker+Lenneberg
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Theories (Nature): Chomsky+Berko+Pinker+Lenneberg

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This resource brings together key theories on child language acquisition by Chomsky, Berko, Pinker, and Lenneberg, all of whom highlight the importance of nature in this process. It includes explanations of their main concepts, discussions of relevant case studies, and practical advice on how to incorporate these theories into your exam analysis. This is key information for the A-level exam. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Theories (Nurture): Skinner+Bandura
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Theories (Nurture): Skinner+Bandura

(1)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This resource contains two theories in language acquisition that emphasise the role of nurture. It covers Skinner’s Behaviourist Theory, focusing on reinforcement and imitation, and Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, which highlights modelling and observational learning. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Child Language Feature
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Child Language Feature

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This resource provides a comprehensive list of children’s language features that students might discuss in their exams. Each feature comes with examples and a short commentary I added that students can use to support their analysis. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Key Features of Child Directed Speech
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Key Features of Child Directed Speech

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This resource highlights the most common features of the language used by parents or caregivers when speaking with their children. These are the features that students need to discuss and analyse during the exam. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Stages (Babbling - Post-Telegraphic)
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Stages (Babbling - Post-Telegraphic)

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This resource contains a collection of all stages children go through to acquire language along with typical Halliday’s functions of language that appear in each stage. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Important Concepts
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Important Concepts

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This resource contains important differences between sentences and utterances, key aspects to analyse in a conversation and include in the introduction of your response for Paper 3 Question 2, and important conversation features in CLA. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Key Vocabulary
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Child Language Acquisition | Key Vocabulary

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Child Language Acquisition This resource contains crucial vocabulary I collected for analysing Child Language Acquisition. Besides the definition, there is also a clear example along with the function it has in a conversation between a child and a parent. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Decoding Mark Scheme
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Decoding Mark Scheme

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This resource contains useful notes on assessment objectives specific for Paper 3 Section A I collected during my training for 9093 English. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | How to Structure Your Response
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | How to Structure Your Response

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This resource is designed to help your students structure responses for Paper 3, Question 1. It provides a step-by-step guide from introduction to conclusion, with clear instructions on how to approach the question, and includes specific examples that can be directly applied in exams. Perfect for A-Level English Language, it makes sure that students develop a well-organised, cohesive response that covers all key linguistic features and theories. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: Text B, Collocates
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: Text B, Collocates

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This assessment focuses on the Text B and the semantic change of the word ‘silly’ from the 16th century to the 21st century, using collocates for analysis. Tasks include comparing semantic shifts, identifying language change processes, and applying language change theories. This resource is ideal for A-Level English students studying historical language change. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: n-Gram Graph
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: n-Gram Graph

(3)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This assessment focuses on analyzing an n-gram graph showing the usage of ‘lad,’ ‘chap,’ and ‘guy’ from 1800 to 2000. Tasks include describing the graph, exploring trends influenced by culture and history, and applying the S-curve theory to language change. Ideal for A-Level English students, this resource helps them develop analytical skills in understanding language usage over time. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: 21st Century English
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: 21st Century English

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This assessment focuses on 21st century English, analysing a modern text influenced by digital communication. It includes tasks on slang, abbreviations, emoji use, grammatical changes, and the impact of social media and streaming services on language. Ideal for A-Level English, this resource tests students’ understanding of contemporary language evolution. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: 18th/19th Century
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment: 18th/19th Century

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This assessment provides a 18th century text for analysis, including tasks on lexical, grammatical, and orthographic changes. It covers key areas such as verb conjugation, pronoun usage, and language change theories. Ideal for testing students’ understanding of Early Modern English from 18th/19th century, this resource is designed for A-Level English exams. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment- Early Modern English
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Assessment- Early Modern English

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change Designed for A-Level English students, this resource provides analysis questions on key language features, grammatical shifts, and language change theories based on a short paragraph written in Early Modern English. It’s a useful tool for testing students’ understanding of the Early Modern English period and preparing them for exams. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Steps for Analysing Paper 3 Question 1
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Steps for Analysing Paper 3 Question 1

(1)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This handout helps teachers guide students in analysing Paper 3 Question 1 Language Change. It provides clear steps to identify key linguistic features, understand historical context, and connect trends in word usage, meaning, and grammar to relevant theories of language change. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
9093 English | Language Change | Theories of Language Change
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

9093 English | Language Change | Theories of Language Change

6 Resources
These resources cover the key theories of language change. From Suzanne Romaine’s Internal & External Change to David Crystal’s Tide Metaphor, this comprehensive collection is designed to make teaching one of the most under-resourced topics in the curriculum easier than ever. Packed with clear explanations, real-world examples, and exam-ready strategies, this bundle will save you time and ensure your students grasp the crucial concepts they need for success. Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource- ensure your students are fully prepared for their A_Level exam with the best materials available!
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Theory- Suzanne Romaine, Internal&External Change
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Theory- Suzanne Romaine, Internal&External Change

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This handout explains Suzanne Romaine’s theory of language change, focusing on how both internal factors (like shifts in grammar and pronunciation) and external factors (such as cultural influences and technological advancements) shape language evolution. It includes examples like the Great Vowel Shift and borrowing words from other languages. Perfect for A-Level English Language, this resource helps students understand the complexity of language change. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Theory - Bandura, Mackintosh, Hartl and Clark
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Theory - Bandura, Mackintosh, Hartl and Clark

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This handout explains Cultural Transmission Theory, developed by scholars like Bandura, Mackintosh, Hartl and Clark. The theory emphasises how language is passed down through social interactions and cultural practices rather than purely biological means. It includes examples of how social hierarchies, regional dialects, and globalisation influence language change. Ideal for A-Level English Language, this resource helps students understand how culture shapes language evolution. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.
Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Theory- Wei-Heng Chen, S-Curve Model
MrBoResourcesMrBoResources

Y13 A-Level English | Language Change | Theory- Wei-Heng Chen, S-Curve Model

(0)
A-Level Cambridge English 9093 English Language Change This handout explains Wei-Heng Chen’s S-Curve Model of language change, which describes how linguistic changes follow an ‘S-shaped’ curve, starting slowly, accelerating, and then stabilising. It includes real-world examples like the adoption of ‘Google’ as a verb. Perfect for A-Level English Language, this resource helps students understand and apply the S-Curve Model in their analysis of language change patterns. Join my A-Level English community and get exclusive access not only to my material but also to instructional videos, tutorials, webinars, challenges, and much more! Here is the link: https://nas.io/alevel-english-language-network.