''Grammar is the breathing power for the life of language.''

The MTA Group English Department is one like no other. Inspiring students to reach the very top of their potential with our expert tutoring and 10 years of experience.

Literacy is fundamental to all areas of learning, as it unlocks access to the wider curriculum. Being literate increases opportunities for the individual in all aspects of life, lays the foundations for lifelong learning and the 21stcentury world. Competence and confidence in literacy, including competence in grammar, spelling and the spoken word, are essential for progress in all areas of the curriculum.

Back in 2013 research conducted by the Institute of Education (IOE) concluded that children who read for pleasure are likely to do significantly better at school than their peers. At the time this study was believed to be the first to examine the effect of reading for pleasure on cognitive development over time.

Lower Secondary English encourages a life-long enthusiasm for reading, writing and spoken communication. Learners develop English skills for different purposes and audiences.

What will students learn?

Learners develop skills and understanding in four areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. They will learn how to communicate effectively and respond to a range of information, media and texts to:

• become confident communicators, able to apply all four skills effectively in everyday situations

• see themselves as readers, engaging with a range of texts for information and for pleasure, including texts from different times and cultures

• see themselves as writers, using the written word clearly and creatively for a range of different audiences and purposes.