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Free GCSE English Language Course in Dunstable

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Weatherfield Academy, full-time during the day.

The course takes around nine months. You'll study reading, writing, and spoken language. Units cover analysing texts, writing for different purposes and audiences, and communicating clearly in speech. You need Entry Level 3 English to join. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 (C) in English GCSE, then this 1-year course gives you the chance to improve your English skills and to re-sit the examination alongside your main course of study.

Entry requirements

Entry 3 level English

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a range of fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write for different purposes, such as to argue, describe, and inform.
  • You'll adapt your writing style for different audiences.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately.
  • You'll plan, draft, and improve your own writing.
  • You'll communicate clearly and effectively in spoken English.
  • You'll evaluate how writers use language and structure to achieve effects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Weatherfield Academy. The Pearson Edexcel qualification is assessed by two written exams. Paper 1 covers fiction reading and creative writing. Paper 2 covers non-fiction reading and writing to present a viewpoint. There is also a spoken language endorsement, which is assessed separately and does not affect your exam grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weatherfield Academy 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 by phone.
  • Administrative assistant, handles correspondence and written records for an employer.
  • Receptionist, writes emails and speaks confidently with visitors and callers.
  • Retail supervisor, uses written communication to manage rotas and reports.
  • Healthcare support worker, reads and writes patient-facing documents accurately.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks in class.

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 programmes list GCSE English as an entry requirement.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative English qualification at the same level if you want a different assessment style.
  • Apprenticeship programmes, most require GCSE English at grade 4 or above.
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