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Free GCSE English Language Course in Broadstairs

CostFREE
Duration45 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Broadstairs. Classes run at Broadstairs College, part-time during the day, over 45 weeks.

The course covers reading, understanding and analysing texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. You'll also develop your writing skills, working on clarity, vocabulary and sentence structure. Speaking and listening forms part of the course too, including guidance on giving presentations. The course is free if you're aged 19 or over and don't already hold a GCSE grade 4 or above in English.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

An essential qualification if you want to go on to further study, and a basic requirement for many jobs, this course will enable you to develop your abilities in reading, understanding and analysing text as well as exploring creative writing.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse texts from across three centuries of literature and non-fiction.
  • You'll develop your ability to write clearly, accurately and with varied vocabulary.
  • You'll practise structuring sentences and organising your ideas on the page.
  • You'll explore creative writing techniques.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills, including how to deliver a presentation.
  • You'll learn how to compare and evaluate different types of text.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll work through reading, writing and speaking tasks throughout the year. There are speaking and listening assignments during the course. Assessment is by two written exams at the end of the year, set and marked by AQA.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadstairs College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, clear written communication is often required.
  • Administrator, drafting letters, emails and reports is a core part of the role.
  • Teaching assistant, supporting pupils with reading and writing in school.
  • Healthcare support worker, accurate written records are essential in care settings.
  • Retail supervisor, writing rotas, emails and incident reports with confidence.
  • Call centre agent, strong spoken and written English supports daily work.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for those who want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma, a route into university for adults without traditional A Levels.
  • Level 3 qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or education, where GCSE English is often an entry requirement.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you need a recognised English qualification through a different assessment route.
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