If you haven’t achieved your English GCSE, we can help you gain the qualification needed to take your career or education to the next step.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, this course will help you to improve your reading, writing, and communication skills to a level expected by employers.

This 32-week course has three hours of tuition per week – you can either study in the day or at in an evening class, whichever suits you best. You will be required to do a small amount of study at home in your own time.

This course will allow you to progress onto other college courses, where you can develop new skills.

Subjects/Topics Covered

We will cover a wide range of topics, all with the aim of improving your communication skills.

Some of the subjects we will cover include:

• Influential writing
• Compare ideas and perspectives
• Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively
• Communicating with different audiences
• Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion
• Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect
• Listen and respond appropriately to others
• Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations

Assessment Method

You will complete two exams in June and four written assessments during class time.

This isn’t anything to worry about – we will run revision sessions in the build up to exams.

Additional Support

At Weston College, we're passionate about helping our adult learners prepare for a bright future. We understand that whether you're looking to boost your career prospects, learn new skills or even switch careers entirely, it can be a daunting process. That's why our friendly and highly qualified careers advisors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our dedicated team of experts is on hand to provide you with tailored advice and support to help you make the right decisions about your future career and course choices. Whether you need help developing your employability skills, exploring your options or deciding which course to take, we're here to help you achieve your goals.

We also offer a free Career Coach programme, which provides a detailed careers assessment to help you discover your strengths and interests. You can then discuss your results with one of our advisors, who can point you in the right direction and recommend courses that will help you achieve your career aspirations.

Plus, as a Microsoft College, all of our students and apprentices get FREE access to LinkedIn Learning. This is an amazing online platform that offers expert-led courses to help you develop your business, technology-related, and creative skills.

At Weston College, we're dedicated to helping you achieve success in your career, whatever your goals may be. So why not take that first step today and join our adult community of learners? We can't wait to help you unlock your full potential!

At Weston College, we believe that learning should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer a range of adult courses that could be free or significantly discounted. Apply online today and our friendly team will be in touch to see how we can ensure you can enrol and get the best price for your course. Don't let finances hold you back from pursuing your passion and advancing your career. Apply now and let us help you achieve your goals.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Once you have applied for this course, we will arrange a short interview with a tutor who will find out about your current level of understanding and your future ambitions to ensure you start on the course most appropriate for you.