English Language GCSE
Spoken Standard English grammar and vocabulary
What Spoken Standard English grammar and vocabulary means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Spoken Standard English grammar and vocabulary
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The grammar and vocabulary expected in formal contexts, not accent, which is what AO9 rewards control of when delivering a speech or presentation.
Topics that use Spoken Standard English grammar and vocabulary
- Assessment Objectives (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Active listening
- Audience and purpose
- Audience and purpose in formal speech
- Audience awareness
- Comparative analysis
- Consistency of Standard English in live delivery
- Evidence selection
- Explicit retrieval
Using Spoken Standard English grammar and vocabulary in the exam
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