Free GCSE English Language Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, with part-time daytime sessions spread over one year. Before you start, you'll have an assessment with a tutor to confirm this is the right level for you. The entry requirement is a Functional Skills Level 2 English qualification, or reaching the minimum standard at assessment. If English is not your first language, the centre will carry out an initial ESOL assessment first. The course covers reading, writing, and spoken language.
Who this course is for
Each individual will be fully assessed by our professional tutors and advised which qualification would best suit his/her needs. Student often find attending a functional skills class beneficial, prior to starting GCSE.If English is not your first language, we will ask you to do an initial ESOL assessment. We offer a range of ESOL classes which may suit your needs better than a GCSE.
Entry requirements
You will need to have either a Functional skills Level 2 English qualification or achieve the minimum standard required during the assessment to be accepted onto the course.
What you will learn
You'll read and analyse a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll develop your use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
You'll structure extended writing, including narratives and persuasive pieces.
You'll evaluate language and structure in unseen texts.
You'll develop spoken language skills through presentation and discussion.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Assessment is by written examination; there is no coursework component for AQA GCSE English Language. You'll also complete a spoken language endorsement, which is assessed separately and reported alongside your grade but does not affect it. Your tutor will guide your preparation throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken English is essential
Administrative assistant: drafting correspondence and handling documents
Healthcare support worker: written records and patient communication
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in the classroom
Retail supervisor: written reporting and team communication
Call centre agent: professional written and verbal communication
What you could study next
A Level English Language or English Literature: the natural next step if you want to study English at a higher level.
Level 3 qualifications in health, business, or social care: many Level 3 courses require a GCSE English Language pass as a condition of entry.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: opens routes into university for adults without traditional A Levels, and typically requires GCSE English Language.
