The GCSE English Language encourages students to explore and respond, both imaginatively and critically, to a variety of texts. Students will use reading to improve their writing and spoken language skills. They will also enhance their understanding of how language variations relate to identity and
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The GCSE English Language encourages students to explore and respond, both imaginatively and critically, to a variety of texts. Students will use reading to improve their writing and spoken language skills. They will also enhance their understanding of how language variations relate to identity and cultural diversity.
This GCSE develops key transferable skills, such as selecting and adapting speech and writing to suit different situations and audiences.
Entry Requirements
Students should be fluent in the English language and have an interest in this subject area.
What Will I Study?
Students will study areas such as writing for an audience, speaking and listening, studying spoken and written language and personal or creative writing.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Students will sit two controlled assessments (response to the written word and response to the spoken word). They will also have three speaking and listening controlled assessments and two external written examination papers.
Further Study
GCSE English can lead to further study such as A-Levels, National Diplomas, Access courses for mature students and training courses.
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Southern Regional College is one of the largest education providers in Northern Ireland with approximately 10,000 students enrolled annually and over 900 members of staff.
Straddled between the two council areas of Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon and Newry, Mourne & Down in the southern part of NI, the College operates from 5 campuses in Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown, with community provision also offered across the region.
The courses at Southern Regional College cover almost all subject areas and include full-time and part-time academic and vocational qualifications at various levels for pre-16, post-16 and 19+ (adult) options
. Programmes range from recreational hobby courses through to degree and master’s level qualifications, in addition to Apprenticeships at Further and Higher Level.
This course is for students who wish to brush up their language skills in order to gain a Higher Education qualification.
The courses have been developed to ensure that all skill areas in English receive the right degree of focus for every individual in a class.
Our General English classes at Newcastle International School-NIS focus on developing all four skill areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as expanding vocabulary and grammar.
The focus is on the development of skills and techniques you need to perform well in the Test by helping familiarise you with various test formats and test-taking strategies. You will practice different task types through a variety of activities, games and tutorials.
Course offered twice a year to help improve your English for personal & professional reasons. General English course with flexible start and end dates which can help to improve your English skills for personal or professional use.
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