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GCSE English Language Course in Bristol

Cost£360.00
Duration31 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

GCSE English Language Course in Bristol. Classes run at College Green Centre, part-time during the day over 31 weeks.

The course builds your skills in speaking and listening, reading, and writing. You'll also work on grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and practise writing for different audiences and purposes. To enrol, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

A GCSE in English is vital in today's job market and a minimum requirement for many courses. This course is designed to develop confidence and competence in speaking and listening, reading and writing skills. It will also help improve your grammar, spelling and punctuation, encourage active reading and develop your ability to write for different audiences and purposes.

Entry requirements

You need to undertake a BKSBassessment and score at least level 2 in order to enrol on this course. You will be asked to do a piece of writing.If you score below level 2 we have a wide range of courses to prepare you to progress onto this course.--The course is free to all adults who do not previously have a GCSE English A*-C.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills in a range of contexts.
  • You'll read and analyse different types of texts.
  • You'll write clearly and effectively for different audiences and purposes.
  • You'll improve your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • You'll practise active reading techniques to help you understand and respond to texts.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present written arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at College Green Centre. The WJEC GCSE in English Language is assessed through written exams. There is no coursework component. You'll practise exam-style reading and writing tasks throughout the course to prepare you for the final assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Customer service advisor, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Healthcare receptionist, handles correspondence and patient communication.
  • Office administrator, prepares documents and written communications.
  • Retail supervisor, writes reports and communicates with staff and customers.
  • Care assistant, records notes and communicates with colleagues and service users.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language, for those wanting to study English at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, where a GCSE in English is often required for entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, a route into university for adults, often requiring GCSE English.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English by many employers.
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