Read books from a wide range of writers - consider different styles, approaches and topics.

Read Beloved by Toni Morrison, one of the Sandringham Reads collection

Beloved is a 1987 novel by the American writer Toni Morrison. Set after the American Civil War, it tells the story of a family of formerly enslaved people whose Cincinnati home is haunted by a malevolent spirit.

Available in the LRC.

Read Tess of the d'Urberville's by Thomas Hardy,

When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting her 'cousin' Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer her love and salvation, but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future.

Available in the LRC.

Read Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, one of the Sandringham Reads collection

A masterly, haunting new novel from a writer heralded by The Washington Post Book World as “the 21st-century daughter of Chinua Achebe,” Half of a Yellow Sun re-creates a seminal moment in modern African history: Biafra’s impassioned struggle to establish an independent republic in Nigeria in the 1960s, and the chilling violence that followed.

Available in the LRC.

Read Becoming by Michelle Obama, one of the Sandringham Reads collection

In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her -- from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it -- in her own words and on her own terms.

Available in the LRC.

Read Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas

We learn of the inhabitants' dreams and desires, their loves and regrets. The play introduces us to characters such as Captain Cat who dreams of his drowned former seafellows and Nogood Boyo who dreams of nothing at all. It is a unique and touching depiction of a village that has 'fallen head over bells in love'. The First Voice narration reveals the ordinary world of daily happenings and events, while the Second Voice conveys the intimate, innermost thoughts of the fascinating folk of Llareggub.

Available in the LRC.

Enter the annual Linguistics Essay Prize for Year 12 students from Trinity College, Cambridge.

Details here.

Write an article for EMag on either a top you have studied this year as part of your course or one you are interested in outside of the course.

Listen to lectures from UCL or Gresham College Lecture for a taste of the university experience: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/

Listen to language focused podcasts:

• Lingthusiasm

• Comedy of the Week

• Great Writers Inspire

Listen to Word of Mouth podcast on BBC Radio 4 iPlayer / BBC Sounds

Watch a variety of comedy sketches and explore how humour is created – which maxims are broken?

Research how language is used to uphold power – visit the Royal Courts of Justice, download political speeches from the Gov.co.uk, etc.

Visit Samuel Johnson’s House in London

Dr Johnson's House is a charming 300-year-old townhouse, nestled amongst a maze of courts and alleys in the historic City of London. Samuel Johnson, the writer and wit, lived and worked here in the middle of the eighteenth century, compiling his great Dictionary of the English Language in the Garret.

Today, the House is open to the public with a collection relating to Johnson, a research library, restored interiors and a wealth of original features. Often described by visitors as a hidden gem, 17 Gough Square is a tranquil spot in the midst of the bustling City.

Arrange a visit to a local primary school to research how students learn to read and write.

Attend a free talk at The British Library

Keep a scrapbook of interesting articles and examples of language use in different contexts.

Explore comment and opinion articles to understand how representations are created. You could share your findings with other A Level students.

Explore and consider key ideas and works from linguists - David Crystal, Carmen LLamas, Steven Pinker, Noam Chomsky.

Set up a blog where you write about an issue or subject important to you.

Deliver a talk to your peers on your area of Language investigation.