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Free GCSE English Language Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College

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 Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course covers reading, writing, spoken language, and understanding a range of texts. You'll develop skills in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. You'll also learn to write clearly and persuasively for different purposes and audiences.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse fiction and non-fiction texts.
  • You'll write for different purposes, such as to inform, argue, or describe.
  • You'll develop your grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • You'll study how writers use language and structure to create effects.
  • You'll practise spoken language skills, including presenting and responding to questions.
  • You'll compare texts and evaluate writers' choices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. The AQA GCSE in English Language is assessed by two written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework, but a spoken language endorsement is assessed separately and recorded on your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield 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 in person.
  • Administrative assistant, handles correspondence and written records for an employer.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses clear written and spoken communication in care settings.
  • Retail team leader, writes reports and communicates with staff and customers.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing in the classroom.

What you could study next

  • GCSE English Literature, a natural next step if you want to study texts in more depth.
  • A Level English Language or English Literature, for those progressing to higher-level study.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which opens routes into university for adult learners.
  • Level 3 qualifications in a wide range of subjects, many of which ask for a GCSE in English Language as an entry requirement.
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