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A Level English Language 9EN0/03 Question Paper (June 2025) – Edexcel Past Paper

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This document contains the Edexcel A Level English Language 9EN0 Paper 3 question paper from the June 2025 examination session. It is an official past exam paper designed for students preparing for A Level English Language assessments. The paper can be used for exam practice, revision, and improving analytical and writing skills. This resource helps students: • Practice real A Level exam questions • Prepare for English Language Paper 3 assessments • Improve exam technique and timing • Strengthen analytical and writing skills Exam Board: Edexcel Qualification: A Level English Language Paper: 9EN0/03 Session: June 2025 Document Type: Question Paper

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Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names


Centre Number Candidate Number




Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Friday 13 June 2025
Paper
Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes)
reference 9EN0/03
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English Language
Advanced
PAPER 3: Investigating Language

You must have: Total Marks
Source Booklet (enclosed)



Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
• –Answer ONE question from Section A and ONE question from Section B
both questions should be on the topic you have chosen.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.

Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 45.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.

Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.




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SECTION A
Answer ONE question on your chosen topic.




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You must answer on the same topic in both sections.
Begin your answer on page 4.
Topic Global English
Subtopic: African American English
1 Read the data provided on pages 4–5 of the source booklet.
To what extent is Text A representative of African American English?
(Total for Question 1 = 15 marks)

Topic: Language and Gender Identity
Subtopic: Mixed-Gender Spoken Conversations




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2 Read the data provided on pages 6–7 of the source booklet.
To what extent is Text B representative of the language used in Mixed-Gender Spoken
Conversations?
(Total for Question 2 = 15 marks)

Topic: Language and Journalism
Subtopic: Rock and Pop Music Journalism
3 Read the data provided on pages 8–9 of the source booklet.
To what extent is Text C representative of the language of Rock and Pop Music
Journalism?
(Total for Question 3 = 15 marks)
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Topic: Language and Power
Subtopic: The Language of Professional Health Advice
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4 Read the data provided on pages 10–11 of the source booklet.
To what extent is Text D representative of the language of professional health advice?
(Total for Question 4 = 15 marks)

Topic: Regional Language Variation
Subtopic: West Yorkshire
5 Read the data provided on pages 12–13 of the source booklet.
To what extent are Texts E1 and E2 representative of the West Yorkshire variety of
English?
(Total for Question 5 = 15 marks)
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Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If you change your
mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross .




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Chosen question number: Question 1 Question 2 Question 3
Question 4 Question 5

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