GCSE English
Course Summary
Course Code: WEBD18
Start Date: Various
Start Time and Lesson Duration: for hours
Duration: lessons over week(s)
Location: ACL Colchester
Fee: Free Help
Description
This fast-paced course will enable you to achieve GCSE English Language (AQA).
It will support you to improve your career prospects and to increase your confidence with English. It could give you the opportunity to move on to further study, such as Access or university courses. Classes are available at many centres across the county on different days and at varying times.
You will need to complete an assessment and attend a virtual pre-course interview with a tutor before starting this course, during which you will be able to discuss all the options available to you. Click on 'How to Enrol' button on the right-hand side of this page to book your assessment.
What Will Happen At My First Lesson
In the first session you will have an induction which will include study skills. This session will give you the opportunity to fully understand the requirements of the course.
What Qualification/Level is this course?
This course for anyone who needs to achieve a GCSE grade 9-1 Please note that in order to enrol onto a GCSE course it is a requirement that you attend a GCSE pre-course meeting with a tutor. It is recommended that you undertake only one GCSE per year. You will be able to discuss this at your pre-course meeting.
AQA GCSE English Language
Examinations Venue Disclaimer
Please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.
Who is this course for?
For any learner who, having completed the assessment successfully, wants to gain a GCSE in English Language.
What can I expect to learn?
This course will follow the AQA syllabus for GCSE English. You will cover speaking and listening including an individual presentation. You will learn to construct and convey meaning in written standard English and interpret texts from 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will also complete a personal progress record each week in order for your tutor to support your learning goals. You will receive regular verbal and written feedback from your tutor. You will be expected to complete homework each week and your tutor will give you feedback on this. Throughout the course you will complete assessments to review your progress. You will also be required to take mock exams - these will take place in our centres. Dates of these will be confimred ASAP.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
A requirement of your course is to complete a substantial amount of additional learning outside of your lesson. This will be directed by your tutor but you will also be expected to revise and practise what you have learnt in class.
What will I need to provide?
Pens and pencils, paper, notebook and a folder.
Are there any other costs?
No
What can I do next?
You can progress on to further studies including Access Further Education/Higher Education and other related accredited and non-accredited courses.
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Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
Location
ACL Colchester
Barrack Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2LR