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What Qualification/Level is this course?
Please note that in order to enrol onto a GCSE course it is a requirement that you attend a GCSE Assessment and Induction Session in your chosen subject(s). These take place at every Adult Community Learning centre from June - September and times and dates are available in the brochure and online. GCSE English Language AQA 4705

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?
Topics covered by GCSE English are speaking and listening: individual presentation, role play and group discussion, reading, and developing the ability to construct and convey meaning in written standard English. There will be study of Creative Writing, Extended Reading, Spoken Language Study, Understanding and Producing Non-Fiction.

How will I learn?
Whole class, small group and individual work within the class, supplemented with substantial individual study at home. The course consists of 75 guided learning hours in total. There is also a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) that can be accessed via the internet for additional home study. Tutors will aim to match teaching methods with learning styles. Teaching methods will include demonstration, explanation, discussion and practical investigations (group and individual). Learners will also use past question papers as part of their preparation for the exam

How will I know how well I am doing?
Regular feedback from the tutor, periodic results of practice questions and controlled assessments, feedback from any work handed into the tutor. Both formative and summative assessment are also recorded by the tutor and shared collaboratively with the learner.

Will I need to do extra work at Home?
In order to get the most from the course you should be committed to home study, getting to know the material your tutor will be discussing at the next session and reviewing what you have already learnt. Substantial hours of practice and study per week at home is expected together with homework and preparation for controlled assessments as directed by the tutor.

What will I need to provide?
Pens and pencils, paper, notebook, a folder and a recommended course book/s

Are there any other costs?
No

What can I do next?
AS English Creative Writing and any other related non accredited courses

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0845 603 7635.