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ENG2612: Applied English
Language for Foundation
and Intermediate Phase – Home Language
May/June Examination 2026 Revision Guide
Covering Exam Papers: 2023, 2024 & 2025
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Applied English Language Studies – Home Language (HL)
Exam Revision Guide
ENG2612
Module Code:
Applied English Language for Foundation
Module Name:
and Intermediate Phase – Home Language
May/June 2023, May/June 2024, May/June 2025
Years Covered:
May/June 2026 Examination Preparation
Purpose:
100 marks per paper
Total Marks:
48 hours (online portfolio)
Duration:
Approx. 1 000 words per question
Essay Length:
This guide provides model essay answers and analysis for each
past exam question. Study the structure, not just the content.
Exam Revision Notes | ENG2612 | 2023–2025
,ENG2612 | Exam Revision 2023–2025 Applied English Language – HL
How the ENG2612 Examination Works
Key Concept
Module: ENG2612 – Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate
Phase: Home Language (HL)
Format: Online portfolio examination (48 hours). Two questions are provided. You
choose ONE and write an essay of approximately 1 000 words.
Total marks: 100. Your essay is marked holistically – content, argument, language
use, and structure all count.
Key rule: You may consult your study material and prescribed texts, but you may not
copy verbatim. Write in your own words. Do NOT cite external sources.
Exam Tip
What the examiner looks for in every essay:
• A clear, arguable thesis stated in the introduction
• Specific references to the provided extract(s) – quote briefly and analyse
• Correct use of linguistic terminology: register, tone, diction, syntax, modality, dis-
course markers, figurative language, code-switching, genre, audience
• A well-structured body: each paragraph makes one point, provides textual evi-
dence, and explains the effect
• A decisive conclusion that does not merely repeat the introduction
• Formal academic register throughout
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, ENG2612 | Exam Revision 2023–2025 Applied English Language – HL
October/November 2023 Examination Paper
Exam Tip
The Oct/Nov 2023 paper contained two essay questions. You chose ONE and wrote
approximately 1 000 words. Both questions are reproduced and answered below in full
as model essays. Studying both builds versatility.
Question 1 [100 marks]
Question: Read the extract below, which is a transcript of a radio talk show segment,
and write an essay of approximately 1 000 words in which you analyse the writers’ use of
style and linguistic features to convey the meaning, context, and message of the text.
EXTRACT A – “Who is the real Thabo Bester?” (Adapted from: Opinion | Wit-
ness, citizen.co. Accessed 26 July 2023.)
“. . . And the authorities have already brought them back to South Africa to stand trial. It’s
not just about punishing criminals and preventing crime; it’s about addressing the root
causes that lead to criminal behaviour in the first place. We must tackle poverty, inequal-
ity, and social injustice head-on and work to build a more just and equitable society for
all. But that’s not all, we must also provide support and resources to those who need it
most to help them escape the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future for themselves
and their families. Till next week, my man. ‘Send me to Mangaung Correctional Centre.’
”
Write your essay using appropriate academic language. You may use your study guide
and prescribed material. Do NOT copy verbatim. Do NOT cite any external source. Edit
and proofread your essay before submitting. (100 marks)
Answer:
Model Essay – Analysing Style and Linguistic Features in the Thabo Bester
Radio Extract
The extract under analysis is drawn from an opinion piece broadcast on a South African
radio talk show discussing the Thabo Bester prison escape scandal. At first glance, the
text reads like civic commentary. Look more carefully, though, and you find something
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ENG2612: Applied English
Language for Foundation
and Intermediate Phase – Home Language
May/June Examination 2026 Revision Guide
Covering Exam Papers: 2023, 2024 & 2025
⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆
Applied English Language Studies – Home Language (HL)
Exam Revision Guide
ENG2612
Module Code:
Applied English Language for Foundation
Module Name:
and Intermediate Phase – Home Language
May/June 2023, May/June 2024, May/June 2025
Years Covered:
May/June 2026 Examination Preparation
Purpose:
100 marks per paper
Total Marks:
48 hours (online portfolio)
Duration:
Approx. 1 000 words per question
Essay Length:
This guide provides model essay answers and analysis for each
past exam question. Study the structure, not just the content.
Exam Revision Notes | ENG2612 | 2023–2025
,ENG2612 | Exam Revision 2023–2025 Applied English Language – HL
How the ENG2612 Examination Works
Key Concept
Module: ENG2612 – Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate
Phase: Home Language (HL)
Format: Online portfolio examination (48 hours). Two questions are provided. You
choose ONE and write an essay of approximately 1 000 words.
Total marks: 100. Your essay is marked holistically – content, argument, language
use, and structure all count.
Key rule: You may consult your study material and prescribed texts, but you may not
copy verbatim. Write in your own words. Do NOT cite external sources.
Exam Tip
What the examiner looks for in every essay:
• A clear, arguable thesis stated in the introduction
• Specific references to the provided extract(s) – quote briefly and analyse
• Correct use of linguistic terminology: register, tone, diction, syntax, modality, dis-
course markers, figurative language, code-switching, genre, audience
• A well-structured body: each paragraph makes one point, provides textual evi-
dence, and explains the effect
• A decisive conclusion that does not merely repeat the introduction
• Formal academic register throughout
Page 2 of 28
, ENG2612 | Exam Revision 2023–2025 Applied English Language – HL
October/November 2023 Examination Paper
Exam Tip
The Oct/Nov 2023 paper contained two essay questions. You chose ONE and wrote
approximately 1 000 words. Both questions are reproduced and answered below in full
as model essays. Studying both builds versatility.
Question 1 [100 marks]
Question: Read the extract below, which is a transcript of a radio talk show segment,
and write an essay of approximately 1 000 words in which you analyse the writers’ use of
style and linguistic features to convey the meaning, context, and message of the text.
EXTRACT A – “Who is the real Thabo Bester?” (Adapted from: Opinion | Wit-
ness, citizen.co. Accessed 26 July 2023.)
“. . . And the authorities have already brought them back to South Africa to stand trial. It’s
not just about punishing criminals and preventing crime; it’s about addressing the root
causes that lead to criminal behaviour in the first place. We must tackle poverty, inequal-
ity, and social injustice head-on and work to build a more just and equitable society for
all. But that’s not all, we must also provide support and resources to those who need it
most to help them escape the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future for themselves
and their families. Till next week, my man. ‘Send me to Mangaung Correctional Centre.’
”
Write your essay using appropriate academic language. You may use your study guide
and prescribed material. Do NOT copy verbatim. Do NOT cite any external source. Edit
and proofread your essay before submitting. (100 marks)
Answer:
Model Essay – Analysing Style and Linguistic Features in the Thabo Bester
Radio Extract
The extract under analysis is drawn from an opinion piece broadcast on a South African
radio talk show discussing the Thabo Bester prison escape scandal. At first glance, the
text reads like civic commentary. Look more carefully, though, and you find something
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