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Overview

Are you looking for an online course that will help you gain both basic and advanced English Language skills to ace the GCSE English Language exam?

You are at the right place! This course will assist you in demonstrating solid grammar and language proficiency in English so that you can read and write clearly and fluently. This course is beneficial for those who are unable or hesitant to learn in a conventional classroom environment by giving them the qualifications, skills, and knowledge they need to pursue further education or a successful career in the relevant field.

GCSE English Language Course Online

This GCSE English Language Course will assist you in developing creative English writing, reading, grammar, listening and speaking skills to read and write precisely, creatively and analytically. This course is accredited by AQA and regulated by Ofqual, making it a nationally recognised qualification that will enhance your resume.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with adequate English language skills and knowledge to pursue further education and explore various career options in the relevant field.

Course Highlights

  • Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning
  • Total Qualification Time (TQT):
  • Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
  • Accreditation: AQA
  • Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification
  • Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
  • Access: 1 Year Access
  • Certificate: Certificate upon passing the official exam
  • Tutor Support- Paid Tutor Support
  • Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available

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How This Course Will Work For You?

  • Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
  • Learning Resources: Develop underpinning knowledge and fill skill gaps identified
  • Progress Check: Assesses progress at the end of the module

Thus GCSE English Language Course will improve your skills to read fluently, write creatively and convey your thoughts and ideas coherently. Moreover, according to statistics, individuals who obtained their GCSEs in English can anticipate earning £2,000 more on average than those who did not. Therefore, obtaining a GCSE in the English Language will provide you with an edge over other applicants when seeking employment.

Our online learning portal is fully compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile devices and can be accessed from anywhere.

Aims and Learning Outcomes of GCSE English Language Course Online

By the end of this GCSE English Language Course, you will:

  • Master the art of reading a variety of great literature quickly, clearly, and with links across your reading
  • Learn how to read critically and use the information you learn through extensive reading to enhance and inform your own writing
  • Know how to utilise standard English properly while writing in a clear and effective manner
  • Know how to appropriately punctuate, spell, and use grammar
  • Develop a broad vocabulary, as well as awareness of grammatical terms and spoken and written language rules, and put those skills to use

This Course is Accredited by AQA & Regulated by OFQUAL

This GCSE English Language Course is independently accredited by AQA and regulated by Ofqual. It is a nationally recognised qualification that will help you pave your path to higher education and fulfil the entry requirements of any skilled-oriented job.

About AQA and GCSE English Language

A General Certificate of Secondary Education, or GCSE, is an academic credential at the secondary level that is highly regarded by colleges, employers, and educational institutions around the world. The qualification largely entails studying a subject's theory while also requiring some research and, in certain cases, practical work. GCSE English Language is a core subject for GCSE, as well as a qualification that you will need for your future academic work in high school and university. It is also a skill that you will apply to every aspect of your life.

The goal of the awarding authority known as AQA, an academic and general qualification, is to improve students' knowledge and skills. It establishes standards, conducts exams at the GCSE, AS, and A Level in a range of subjects, and awards credentials for employment. These certifications are highly valued by employers and colleges around the world.

About Official Exam, Assessment & Certification

In order to assess the knowledge and skills that students are learning, this GCSE English Language Course tests students through multiple online examinations in between lectures. After successfully completing each module, students participate in an interactive assessment process that gauges their understanding of each topic and their ability to put their newfound knowledge and credentials to use in real-world situations. When applying the underlying knowledge to get ready for tests, you may also review your progress at the conclusion of the session and continue to practise whenever you choose.

When you will be ready for the official exam there is an additional registration fee of £345 (Exd. VAT) to book the official exam.

Assessment Structure

The AQA GCSE English Language consists of two paper-based and spoken language assessments.

Paper 1

  • Topics covered: Reading (literature fiction text) and writing (descriptive or narrative writing)
  • Exam duration: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
  • Marks: 80
  • Weight: 50% of GCSE
  • Question type: Short question, long question and extended writing question

Paper 2

  • Topics covered: Reading (nonfiction text and literature fiction text) and writing (present a viewpoint)
  • Exam duration: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam
  • Marks: 80
  • Weight: 50% of GCSE
  • Question type: Short question, long question and extended writing question

Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language

The purpose of the assessment is to provide students with a chance to demonstrate their speaking and listening skills.

  • Skills tested: Presenting, responding to questions and feedback, and use of Standard English
  • Marks: Marked by the teacher
  • Weight: separate endorsement (0% weighting of GCSE)

Valuable Certification

Upon successful completion of the official exam, you will receive an AQA-accredited certification that is highly regarded and globally recognised. A grade 1-9 scale, with 9 being the highest score, is used to grade the qualification. Students who do not meet the grade 1 minimal requirement will have their records recorded as U (unclassified), and they will not be awarded a qualification certificate.

Progression Opportunities in this GCSE English Language Qualification

Upon successfully attaining the GCSE English Language Online Course qualification, you can:

  • Progress to advanced vocational study
  • Take an A-level English language
  • Explore and enjoy various job opportunities
  • Get enrolled into your desired university.

Course Curriculum

  • Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing Reading
  • Reading
  • Identify Explicit Information
  • Analysing Writers' Use of Language
  • Structure
  • Evaluating Writers' Methods
  • Writing
  • Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives
  • Reading
  • Identify and Interpret Explicit and Implicit Information and Ideas
  • Synthesising and Summarising
  • How does the Writer use Language?
  • Comparing Viewpoints and Perspectives
  • Writing

Who is this course for?

This extensive GCSE English Language Course is suitable for:

  • Anyone applying to a university or high school
  • Anyone who wants to be a writer
  • Anyone considering a career in the English language or literature
  • Anyone aiming to study A-level English language
  • Anyone who has an interest in and passion for the English language
  • Anyone looking to improve their job prospects
  • Anyone aspiring to work in the journalism, publishing and teaching industry
  • Anyone who wants to gain foundational skills and knowledge in the English language

This course will make you stand out from the competition, whether you are a beginner in the field of GCSE English language or an aspiring professional trying to improve and upskill your CV that satisfies the demand of any requirement needed to apply to any university or job.

Requirements

This GCSE English Language Course is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds and no experience or previous qualifications are required. However, there is a prerequisite to enrolling into this course and for the learning materials to be active; that is an online assessment to determine and identify the levels and skill gaps. Students or professionals must undergo an Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment that will help us determine their progression level, identify the skill gaps, and produce an individual learning plan.

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