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Free GCSE English Language Course in South Shields

CostFREE
Duration41 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 41 weeks and fits around other commitments. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Units cover understanding texts, writing for different purposes and audiences, and communicating clearly in spoken English.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SME | Course Title = Maths & English Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60142923 | Qualification Aim Title = GCSE (9-1) in English Language | College Delivery Area = Maths English and Digital Competencies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse a range of texts, including fiction and non-fiction.
  • You'll write for different purposes, such as to inform, argue, and describe.
  • You'll adapt your writing style for different audiences.
  • You'll develop spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
  • You'll practise speaking and listening in structured tasks.
  • You'll evaluate language and structure used by writers.
  • You'll plan, draft, and improve your own writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at South Tyneside College. The course includes written tasks, group discussion, and reading activities. Assessment is by written exams and a spoken language endorsement. The exams are set and marked by AQA.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College 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 documents for an employer.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and communicates with staff and parents.
  • Care assistant, writes records and communicates with colleagues and service users.
  • Retail team member, uses written and spoken communication daily on the job.
  • Receptionist, manages written queries and face-to-face communication for a business.

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 Extended Diploma or BTEC, using the GCSE as an entry requirement for many courses.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, if you want a work-focused English qualification alongside further study.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which often requires GCSE English as an entry condition.
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