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Free GCSE English Language Course in Huntingdon

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus once a week, for two and a half hours per session.

The course runs over one academic year, part-time during the day. You'll develop your written and spoken communication skills. You'll also read and analyse texts from the 19th to 21st centuries, and explore different writing styles for different audiences and purposes. The course is only open to learners who do not already hold a grade C, grade 4, or above.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

September and January Starts Apply for more details.

The course is only available if learners do not have grade A,B,C or 4 and above.

GCSE English Language courses are designed to support the development of your skills in communication (written and verbal), reading and analysing texts from the 19th to 21st centuries and reviewing different literacy styles dependent upon the audience and purpose.

English courses are offered as a 2.5-hour lesson once a week for one academic year.

1:1 tutorials will also be part of the course. During these individual meetings your tutor will discuss progress and agree personal targets with you, to ensure both a successful completion of the qualification as well as meaningful academic or job progression. Regular attendance to lessons as well as completion of homework are essential to ensure that you are ready for your external exams and gain your qualification by the end of the course at the latest. We monitor attendance closely.

The course has several assessment points during the year, and you will be able to sit your exams on nationally set dates.

The course we are able to offer you will depend on the outcome of initial assessment.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for these qualifications but prior to enrolment all applicants will be required to complete an initial assessment to determine their current skill level before enrolling on the course. The results of the initial assessment will be used to inform the level of qualification for which you will be entered.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your written communication skills across a range of styles and purposes.
  • You'll practise spoken communication and presentation skills.
  • You'll read and analyse fiction and non-fiction texts from the 19th to 21st centuries.
  • You'll explore how writers use language and structure to create effects.
  • You'll write for different audiences and purposes, adapting your style accordingly.
  • You'll compare texts and evaluate how effectively they communicate ideas.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, once a week during the day. You'll take part in reading, writing, and discussion activities in class. Assessment is by written examination, set and marked by AQA. There is no coursework component for this qualification. You'll also have access to one-to-one tutorials to support your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrative assistant, produces professional documents and correspondence.
  • Healthcare support worker, records information accurately and communicates with patients.
  • Retail supervisor, writes reports and handles written customer queries.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks.
  • Call centre agent, uses strong verbal communication skills daily.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, the next step if you want to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma or BTEC, many courses require a GCSE in English as an entry condition.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification at the same level if you need more flexible assessment.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, combines English skills with other subjects and leads to university entry.
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