English Language 9093
Explore how language creates meaning, varies and develops. Practise analysing texts and writing for different audiences and purposes.
What you'll cover
- Paper 1 · Text Analysis
- Paper 2 · Writing
- Paper 3 · Language Analysis
- Paper 4 · Language Topics
Published syllabus exam years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031. Confirm exam-series and centre availability with your school and Cambridge.
Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language 9093 syllabus map
2029–2031 syllabus · Version 1
8 of 8 sections have teaching and practice
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The 2029–2031 Version 1 route maps all eight assessed sections across Papers 1–4 to 16 original lessons. Each lesson includes guided, independent and transfer practice with worked explanations. Paper 1 develops writing, self-analysis and comparative analysis; Paper 2 develops source-based argument and extended writing; Papers 3–4 cover language change, child language acquisition, English in the world, and language and the self. These original lessons support study of the official syllabus; they are not Cambridge materials. Practice is self-checked and does not award Cambridge marks or grades. Extended writing and analytical essays need qualified subject-teacher review. Full timed papers and examiner-marked learner responses are not provided here. Course practice is not a full timed specimen paper. The 2024–2026 and 2027–2028 syllabus versions are published separately and are not mapped on this route. Human teacher marking and Cambridge grades are unavailable here.
This route supports exams in 2029, 2030 and 2031. Cambridge lists June and November series, plus a March series in India. The 2024–2026 and 2027–2028 syllabuses are separate versions and are not reconciled here; confirm syllabus version and entry with your centre.
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- AS Level onlyPapers 1 and 2
Both AS papers have linked teaching and staged self-check practice. Cambridge awards grades a–e for AS; StudyForA does not award or predict Cambridge grades.
- A Level, stagedPapers 1 and 2, then Papers 3 and 4
Candidates may carry forward AS marks subject to Cambridge rules. The A Level route adds language analysis and specialist-topic essays.
- A Level, one seriesPapers 1, 2, 3 and 4
Candidates take all four components in one series. Confirm current entry and carry-forward rules with your centre.
Papers 1 and 2 form the AS route. Papers 3 and 4 build on AS skills and add the four specialist areas. Follow the staged or one-series route entered by your centre.
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The four externally assessed papers are Paper 1 Text Analysis (2 hours 15 minutes, 50 marks); Paper 2 Writing (2 hours, 50 marks); Paper 3 Language Analysis (2 hours 15 minutes, 50 marks); and Paper 4 Language Topics (2 hours 15 minutes, 50 marks). AS candidates take Papers 1 and 2; full A Level candidates complete all four, staged or in one series. The assessment objectives are AO1 understanding texts, AO2 effective and appropriate writing, AO3 analysis of texts and language data using terminology and methods, and AO4 understanding linguistic issues, concepts, methods and approaches. These original lessons support study of the official syllabus; they are not Cambridge materials. Practice is self-checked and does not award Cambridge marks or grades. Extended writing and analytical essays need qualified subject-teacher review. Full timed papers and examiner-marked learner responses are not provided here. Course practice is not a full timed specimen paper.
Paper 1 · Text Analysis
- Writing and analysisP1-A
- Comparative text analysisP1-B
Paper 2 · Writing
- Argumentative essayP2-A
- Extended writingP2-B
Paper 3 · Language Analysis
- Language changeP3-A
- Child language acquisitionP3-B
Paper 4 · Language Topics
- English in the worldP4-A
- Language and the selfP4-B
Practice the papers
Practice the papers
- Text AnalysisPaper 1 · 4 lessonsShape a short text for its audience and purposeAnalyse the choices in your own writingAnalyse language choices in unseen textsCompare two unseen texts
2 hours 15 minutes · 50 marks · 50% AS / 25% A Level. Section A asks for about 300 words followed by self-analysis; Section B compares two unseen texts of about 350–400 words each. Both sections are compulsory.
- WritingPaper 2 · 4 lessonsSynthesize three sources for an argumentOrganise and qualify a source-based argumentPlan extended writing through form and structureCraft voice, language and revision in extended writing
2 hours · 50 marks · 50% AS / 25% A Level. Section A is a compulsory source-based argument of about 450 words; Section B is one extended response of about 700 words from a choice of three.
- Language AnalysisPaper 3 · 4 lessonsExplain how English changes over timeInterpret corpus data and historical languageDescribe child language developmentCompare acquisition theories using transcription
2 hours 15 minutes · 50 marks · 25% A Level. Section A analyses a historical text, n-gram graph and corpus word table; Section B analyses a child/adult speech transcription. Both sections are compulsory.
- Language TopicsPaper 4 · 4 lessonsExplain English in the worldDiscuss the ethics of global EnglishDiscuss language, learning and thoughtAnalyse language, identity and social belonging
2 hours 15 minutes · 50 marks · 25% A Level. Both essays are compulsory and use an unseen source of about 400–500 words plus wider study.
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Shape a short text for its audience and purpose
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Analyse the choices in your own writing
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Analyse language choices in unseen texts
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Compare two unseen texts
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Synthesize three sources for an argument
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Organise and qualify a source-based argument
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Plan extended writing through form and structure
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Craft voice, language and revision in extended writing
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Explain how English changes over time
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Interpret corpus data and historical language
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Describe child language development
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Compare acquisition theories using transcription
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Explain English in the world
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Discuss the ethics of global English
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Discuss language, learning and thought
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Analyse language, identity and social belonging
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