What the criterion means
What the criterion means
Using Spoken Standard English means speaking clearly enough to be understood and using standard grammar, vocabulary and sentence structures consistently. Choose language appropriate to the formal setting of the presentation. You do not need to change your accent or sound unnatural, but grammatical accuracy is part of the criterion.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE English Language 7.3.3 General criterion: use Spoken Standard English. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the non-fiction reading and comparison skills before moving on to extended creative and persuasive writing, since technical accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar carries real weight (20%) across the whole qualification.