This popular, widely recommended, text supports trainees on primary initial teacher training courses where a secure knowledge and understanding of English is required for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). A rigorous and focused test enables trainees to identify their strengths and weaknesses in English. This test can be revisited at key stages in their course as a tool to monitor and evaluate progress. The fourth edition has been updated in line with the new National Curriculum, includes more information on expanding and developing a knowledge of English and is linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.
Reflection on English: Your Experiences So Far
Reflection on English: Your Perceptions
Perceived Competence and Confidence in English
English Test
The Nature and Role of Standard English
The Spoken and Written Language Systems of English
Knowledge at Word Level
Sentence-level Knowledge - Grammar and Punctuation
Textual Knowledge
Critical Evaluation of Texts
Terminology
Making Sense of Your Test Results
Answers to Test Questions
From Subject Knowledge to Pedagogy
Targets for Further Development
Suggestions for Revision and Further Reading
