English Language A-Level
Standardisation
What Standardisation means in English Language A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Standardisation
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The historical process by which a conventional form of a language is established and maintained, often through dictionaries, grammar books, and education.
The process by which a conventional form of a language is established and maintained.
Topics that use Standardisation
- Component 1 – Overview (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Component 3 – Topic area: Regional Language Variation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Standardisation in the exam
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