PearsonEdexcelINTERNATIONALGCSEEnglish Language (Specification A)(9-1)SPECIFICATIONFor first teaching September 2016First examination June 2018Issue 6About PearsonWe are the world's leading leamning company operating in countries all around theworld.We provide content,assessment and digital services to learners,educationalinstitutions,employers,governments and other partners globally.We arecommitted to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance theiremployability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work.We believethat wherever learning flourishes so do people.References to third party materials made in this specification are made in goodfaith.Pearson does not endorse,approve or accept responsibility for the content ofmaterials,which may be subject to change,or any opinions expressed therein.(Materials may include textbooks,joumals,magazines and other publications andwebsites.)All information in this specification is correct at time of publication.ISBN9781446954379All the material in this publication is copyrightPearson Education Limited 2023Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE inEnglish Language A specificationIssue 5 changesSummary of changes made between previous issue and thisPagecurrent issuenumberAdded a section in Supporting you in planning and implementing this5qualification:Onscreen assessmentOnscreen assessment is available for this qualification as an alternativeto the current assessment format.Find out more information on ourwebsite:Onscreen Assessment English Pearson qualificationsUpdated Get help and support section in Supporting you in planning5and implementing this qualification:Our subject advisor ensures that you receive help and quidance fromus.You can sign up to receive updatesat https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/forms/subject-advisor-updates-for-teachers-and-tutors.html or contact us using the supportportal https://support.pearson.com/uk/s/qualification-contactusThe following information has been added in section Component6-8overview,availability:*The last January series takes place in 2023.The November seriesreplaces the January series from 2023.Assessment grid for Component 3,Assignment A:Poetry and Prose19Texts AO1 amended:Read and understand a variety of texts,selecting and interpretinginformation,ideas and perspectivesInformation in section Guidance on making and submitting recordings27-28has been updated as follows:We no longer accept submissions on physical media,e.g.DVDs orUSBs.All leamner work must be submitted digitally.For more information,please go to the Pearson's qualifications websiteat:https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html.