English Language GCSE

More about the course

Our part-time GCSE course will give you a chance to study at a time that suits you. Classes are 2 hours long and occur on Wednesday 6pm-8pm. The course aims to improve your writing, reading and oral communication skills and it may also enhance your employment and progression prospects.

What will I learn?

Component 1

Reading - 19th-century non-fiction extract
Writing - A choice of two writing tasks, linked by a theme to the reading extract

Component 2

Reading - 20th and 21st century literary fiction extracts
Writing - A choice of two writing tasks, linked by a theme to the reading extracts
Speaking and Listening – One presenting task that will be recorded for the exam board

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive an EDEXCEL GCSE English Language.

How am I assessed?

All students must complete (01, 02 and 03 or 04) to be awarded the GCSE (9–1) in English Language**

Paper (01) 80 marks – 1 hour 55 minutes written paper 50% of the total GCSE
Paper (02) 80 marks - 1 hour 55 minutes written paper 50% of the total GCSE

Speaking and Listening is reported separately

How marks are awarded across the two exams

Reading - Paper 1: Identify language and evaluate
Reading - Paper 2: Identify structure and comparison
Writing - Paper 1: Transactional writing
Writing - Paper 2: Fictional story

Speaking and Listening Assessment: This is reported separately, but it is still an integral part of the course and must be completed.

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress onto full-time employment or University. English Language is an entry requirement for most Universities.

Course costs

This a free course!

Adult Funding Changes

Due to changes in Government funding from 1st August 2019, students who reside in some postcodes in Merseyside and Greater Manchester may be unable to access funding from training providers and colleges in Lancashire and may have to pay all associated course and support costs.

Please note, this does not include courses that are paid for by Advanced Learner Loans.

To check if your postcode is part of the new devolved funding legislation, please contact Course Enquiries on 01695 52300 for further advice.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Daily tasks:

Provides communication support for the hard of hearing or the visually impaired.
Converts documents or spoken statements from original or source language into another language.
Writes instruction manuals and user guides, technical reports, catalogues and indexes, prepares sales literature and writes technical articles for trade journals.
Negotiates contracts with freelance agents and with buyer on behalf of writer.
Selects material for publication, checks style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranges for any necessary revisions and checks proof copies before printing.
Generates and develops creative ideas for literary material.
Determines subject matter and researches as necessary by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, observing etc..

Median Salary

£28,664 View more

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