Course description
GCSE English Language - PT Day
You will enhance your skills for life and further study through a wide range of tasks. These include:
Practise reading:
- Read literature fiction texts from the 20th and 21st century.
- Read non-fiction texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st century.
- Read literary non-fiction texts.
Practise writing:
- Descriptive.
- Narrative.
- Presenting a viewpoint.
Practise speaking and listening:
- Make a presentation.
- Respond to questions and feedback.
- Use standard English.
Suitability - Who should attend?
You would normally have a grade D/3 in GCSE English Language, a Level 1 or 2 Functional skills English or equivalent. Before you enrol, you will have an aptitude test with one of our tutors to help us decide what level is right for you and to assess your commitment to the course.
Who is the course for?
Achieving at least a grade C/4 in GCSE English can open up a wide range of new opportunities including promotion at work, university entrance, training courses (teaching) or access courses. In addition, you will acquire skills which you can apply in many aspects of your everyday life.
As part of the course, you will learn to investigate and analyse language as well as experiment and use language, creatively. You will also learn advanced grammar rules, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and sentence structure while developing your ability to understand and compare texts such as fiction and non-fiction on set themes. You will write reviews, articles and narratives as well as study spoken language.
Achieving this qualification will increase your confidence and motivation. The skills you gain will be invaluable in the workplace or in any further learning.
Course delivery details
- 3 hours of classroom tuition per week.
- Homework.
- e-learning/directed self-study
Continuing Studies
Gaining a GCSE English Language 4-9 can provide an entry point into a wide variety of career options and other further study.
Your next step might include university entrance, training courses (teaching / accountancy) or access courses.
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