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Spoken Language

The features of spoken language and how it differs from writing.

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Spoken Language is a core part of GCSE English Language. Revise the key concepts and common mistakes below, then lock them in with the free games.

Key concepts

Standard EnglishThe 'official' grammar/vocabulary variety of English
AccentHow a person pronounces words
DialectWords and grammar typical of a region
SociolectLanguage variety of a social group
IdiolectAn individual person's unique way of speaking
Received PronunciationThe 'BBC' / prestige accent of English
CodeswitchingSwitching between varieties or languages mid-talk
AccommodationAdjusting your speech to match listeners
ConvergenceMoving your speech CLOSER to others
DivergenceMoving your speech AWAY from others
Covert prestigeStatus gained by using non-standard forms
Overt prestigeStatus from using the 'standard' high-status form
PrescriptivismBelief there's a 'correct' English everyone should use
DescriptivismBelief linguists should describe how English IS used

What your exam board covers

Where Spoken Language sits in each exam board's specification. Tap a board to see what it lists.

CCEAUnit 3 — Studying Spoken and Written LanguageSpec 5030
  • Task 1: The Study of Spoken Language
  • Task 2: The Study of Written Language

Source: CCEA GCSE English Language (2017) specification, accessed 9 July 2026.

EdexcelSpoken language endorsementSpec 1EN0
  • Preparing and delivering a presentation; responding to questions

Source: Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language (1EN0) specification, accessed 23 June 2026.

OCRSpoken language endorsementSpec J351
  • Preparing and delivering a spoken presentation
  • Listening and responding to questions and feedback
  • Using spoken Standard English effectively

Source: OCR GCSE (9–1) English Language (J351) specification, accessed 23 June 2026.

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