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GCSE English Language

Study Method
Online
Institution
Oxbridge
Recognition
Cambridge Assessment International Education
Start Date
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Course Fees
£495
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Course overview

The English language can be used to inspire, motivate, and challenge us in countless different ways. Language is an essential part of the way we interpret and appreciate the world around us! This IGCSE English Language course will enhance your ability to read, engage with and analyse texts of many different forms. We’ll engage you in critical thinking about the different effects and influences writers have on their readers in texts of the 20th and 21st centuries. You’ll also be able to confidently write clearly and concisely in a range of styles and text types, such as letters, reports, and interviews.

This course has been designed to provide learners with an appropriate challenge whilst ensuring that the assessment and texts are, as far as possible, accessible to all students. An English Language IGCSE qualification is useful for almost any career field because written and spoken communication is crucial for human connection and understanding. IGCSEs are the most widely taken qualification in the UK and considered the educational standard for school-leavers.

Course fees – £495

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Recognition

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Awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
Awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class
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Duration study load

  • 120 – 150 hours
  • Up to 18 months to complete

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have the ability to read and write English effectively.

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Course features

  • Exam Pass Guarantee: If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free
  • Guaranteed exam centre: Access to our Country-wide network of exam centres (guaranteed exam venue)
  • Unlimited Tutor Support: Get as much help and support as you want from your personal course tutor via email and phone

Assessment

You can enrol now for examinations from Summer 2022.

You’ll be required to complete two GCSE standard written exams.

Exams:

Paper 1: Reading: 2 hours, 80 marks, 50% of IGCSE.

This exam consists of structured and extended writing questions based on three reading texts.

Paper 2: Writing: 2 hours, 80 marks, 50% of IGCSE.

This exam consists of extended writing questions and a composition task.

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the UK.

Assignments

During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress. There is no coursework to complete.

Delivery

Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, e-books, and online quizzes.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any exam fees?

Yes. there will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking Your personal tutor can provide more details.

Is this the same qualification as from a traditional School or College?

Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.

Subjects

Core Sections
Section 1
Persuasive texts

In the opening section, you’ll work on developing vital skills such as closely and accurately reading texts, supporting your answers with evidence, and explaining inference. You’ll also work on developing summary skills such as note-taking and paraphrasing effectively.

Section 2
Descriptive texts

Moving on, you’ll explore the descriptive elements of fiction texts, interpreting and explaining the writers’ methods and attitudes. Additionally, you’ll examine the difference between ‘explicit’ and ‘implicit’ understanding, whilst reading excerpts from classic texts such as Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Section 3
Reading discursive texts

Next, you’ll take a look at the style and content of discursive texts, in order to decipher facts, ideas, and opinions. You’ll deconstruct news articles, examining the author’s perspective and identifying bias.

Section 4
Narrative texts

In unit four, you’ll explore excerpts from two fiction texts: ‘Monologue’ by Hone Tuwhare and ‘Anna Karenina’ by Leo Tolstoy. You’ll read these passages closely, identifying how each author creates a narrative, defines characters, and sets a scene.

Section 5
Argument texts

Here, you’ll explore how writers are able to influence their audience through form, structure, and language choices, whilst examining two interesting non-fiction text excerpts. You’ll also look at how writers express counter-arguments within their texts, and how they might use persuasive linguistic features such as imperatives.

Section 6
Comprehension

In order to fully understand and interpret any piece of writing, comprehension is an essential skill. In this section, you’ll explore two fiction extracts including ‘1984’ by George Orwell. You’ll then try to unpick the implicit and explicit meaning behind the texts, paying close attention to the author’s choice of language.

Section 7
Summary skills

Now, you’ll take a look at how to improve your analytical skills, whilst examining some non-fiction passages. You’ll discover how to recognise and respond to linguistic devices, figurative language, and imagery, and how to fluently express your own thoughts and ideas about a text.

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Payment options

Course fees – £495

  • Option to pay £37 per month
  • No government funding available for this course
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About Oxbridge

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With a 97% GCSE and A-level pass rate, we offer over 250 courses from counselling to childcare, bookkeeping to functional skills and much more, allowing people to upskill and retrain to find a brand-new career or passion.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do, which means they get to decide how they learn, when they learn, and how long it will take. As they study, they receive unlimited support from expert tutors.

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Recognition

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Awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

Study method

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