ENGLISH GCSE - LEVEL 2 (SEPT 2025 START)

Duration: 35 Weeks

Level: Level 2

A GCSE in English will make sure you have a sound grasp of both written and spoken English. Both employers and educational establishments expect you to able to communicate effectively. No matter what the study programme, profession, job or promotion opportunity, favour will always be given to those who can speak confidently and fluently and express their thoughts clearly and convincingly in writing.

All prospective learners will need to complete an online assessment and pre-course discussion. This will ensure that you are enrolled at the right level of study. Book an assessment today here.

Please note: This course starts in September 2025. You may apply now; however, applications will not be processed until enrolments open in April 2025. A course advisor will reach out once we can proceed with your application.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will learn to write concisely and with clarity and will apply this knowledge to a number of practical writing tasks, such as report and letter writing. This will allow you to increase your command of English and to express yourself more confidently. The study of English will broaden your skills and confidence through studying a variety of different texts, analysing content and developing your own writing style through a number of creative writing exercises.

You will study:

Basic English

There are no specific questions on spelling, punctuation and grammar in the examinations but you will be expected to punctuate and spell correctly, as well as write grammatically correct English.

Speaking and Listening

For this unit you are required to complete a presentation, which will be internally assessed.

Reading Comprehension (Components 1 and 2)

For these units, you will be asked questions to assess your understanding and responses to a variety of texts, both 19th and 21st century.

Extended Writing (Components 1 and 2)

For these units, you will be required to write according to clear guidelines, for example: writing a letter, article or speech. You will also be required to write a story.

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

This programme is classroom based, starting in September each year. We also offer a fasttrack option, starting in January.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

GCSE English consists of two external examination papers, component 1 (1 hour 45 mins) and component 2 (2 hours), which have set dates, once per year.

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

As well as being invaluable for employment opportunities the GCSE English qualification is a common entry requirement to a number of courses at Preston College.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All prospective learners will need to complete an online assessment and pre-course discussion. This will ensure that you are enrolled at the right level of study. Book an assessment today here.

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