Students considering a Foreign Language Assistantship or any other English language teaching activity, such as private English lessons or tuition, during their Year Abroad or after graduation, are recommended to select this module. It is advisable to take this Level 5 module in your second year, just before your year abroad, especially if you have little or no knowledge of English Linguistics. Please note that the module is not available for students with prior knowledge of English Linguistics.

The module comprehensively covers all major areas of English Linguistics relevant to the teaching of English, including English phonetics, word classes and phrases, the role of English in the world, the development of English, and English usage/prescription and description.