GCSE English
Language

Part Time Course code C000661

Boost your employability and broaden your future career prospects with the nationally recognised GCSE qualification.

The GCSE English Language course is designed specifically to develop your verbal and written communication skills, through a variety of speaking and listening activities, as well as improving your written English skills by constructing arguments in essays, using correct grammar and learning to match your style to the audience and the purpose.

A GCSE English grade 4/C or above is now a standard requirement for most jobs and further/higher education courses.

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  • Start date

    Multiple start dates

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  • Entry Criteria

    You do not require any formal qualifications for this course.

    You will be required to attend an assessment session, which includes an interview and diagnostic assessment, to assess your current level of English and offer you a place on the most suitable level.

    If you are not suited for GCSE English Language you may be offered a place on our Functional Skills English course. This course is a great stepping stone and provides an opportunity to progress to GCSE English at a later date.

    Please note: This course is for adults ages 19 and over, who do not have an A*-C (9-4) grade in GCSE English Language, and would like to gain a GCSE qualification.

  • What will I study?

    The GCSE English Language course will teach from the AQA syllabus (8700) and cover all the reading, writing and communication requirements for the final examination.

    During the course you will read, write about and discuss:

    • A range of literary fiction texts for Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing.
    • A range of non-fiction texts, which might include autobiographies, biographies, diaries, letters, travel writing and leaflets for Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives.
    • This course includes a non-examination Spoken Language assessment, which takes the form of a presentation in class and responding to questions and feedback.

    The two final paper exams are one hour and forty-five minutes each.

  • Future Prospects

    A GCSE English qualification is necessary for individuals wanting to advance their educational and/or career prospects. This qualification GCSE at grade 4/C or above is now a standard requirement for most jobs and further/higher education courses.

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