GCSE English Language

The course runs two times per year, starting in September and November.

• Level 2 qualification in English

and/or

• Grade D or 3 in GCSE English.

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a GCSE in English Language.

• Linear assessment

• External assessment only in reading, writing and English Literature

• An interesting and fresh list of prescribed texts

• Skills based examinations which give a great deal of flexibility in teaching

• Easily accessible and responsive subject support.

• Lectures

• Class discussions

• Presentations

• Group work

• Homework tasks

• Open text book study

• E-learning.

For GCSE English Language, the course requirements are as follows:

• Four written coursework assignments (40% of the total mark)

• Two exams (60% of the total mark)

• Speaking and Listening coursework.

• Government regulations specify that coursework is conducted under supervised conditions, in college.

In speaking and listening learners must:

• Present and listen to information and ideas

• Respond appropriately to the questions and views of others

• Participate in a range of real life contexts in and beyond the classroom, adapting talk to situation and audience and using standard English where appropriate.

This course is free to anyone who hasn’t already achieved a GCSE at grade 4/C or above in English