GCSE English Language
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Extend your reading, writing, spelling and grammar. A GCSE English Language qualification can help you improve your job prospects, or give you the necessary entry requirements for further training.
GSCE English Language
About the course
The GCSE English Language syllabus
offers a wide range of opportunities to improve skills in reading, writing and
oral communication.
Assessment is through controlled assessment in the first two terms and one
examination unit to be taken in June.
Subjects covered
Unit 1:
understanding and Producing non fiction texts
External examination = 40% of total GCSE marks, 2 hours
Section A: Reading
Section B: Writing
Unit 2: Speaking and Listening
Controlled assessment = 20% of total GCSE marks.
Oral assessment will comprise of individual contribution, group discussions and
role play.
Unit 3: Understanding and producing creative texts.
Controlled assessment = 40% of total GCSE marks, this will include 6-8 hours
controlled assessment.
Part A: Understanding creative texts (literary: 3 tasks to be submitted;
reading Shakespeare, prose and poetry).
Part B: Producing creative texts. 2 tasks to be submitted.
Part C: Spoken language study; one written task to be submitted.
To enrol
You will need to attend an English Information, Advice and Assessment session, the next session dates are available in June.
You will need to bring with you:
- Proof of any other English qualifications
- Proof of your identity
To book on to the next available session, please call 01702 445710.
* If you haven't been a resident in the UK/European Union (EU) for three years you will be liable to pay additional course fees. Please ask an Education and Careers Adviser for details call 01702 445710 for information.
