Course Overview

As part of this course, you’ll learn the importance of things like punctuation and learn how to write reports and letters clearly. But, as well as this, you’ll learn how to express yourself with more imaginative writing, and discover the pleasure you can get from reading fiction and poetry.

Pre-requisites

You do not need any special qualifications, however you should be able to read and understand basic English.

Please note additional text books may be required.

Key Topics

• The Uses of Language
• Punctuation
• Personal Writing
• Functional Writing
• Speaking and Listening

Qualification

GCSE in English

Support

As a ODLC student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have.  Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ODLC online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment

Once you've enrolled on your chosen course(s), you'll receive all the information you need to arrange your own exams, including details of syllabuses, exam boards and dates. Exams are held in various parts of the UK.

Exams take place in June with the deadline for submitting coursework being the 1st February. Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees.

What our Students Say

"The course from ODLC was ideal – the course materials were excellent, and I got great support from my tutor when I needed it, which helped me to keep motivated.  When I passed my exam, I was delighted and my employers were really impressed. Soon after, I got my promotion and I now love my job as a 'number cruncher!' The course from ODLC has really opened doors for me and given me the confidence I needed to get ahead."  Donna Linden, ODLC Graduate, Glasgow.

Your Future Prospects

With this GCSE English qualification, a number of different career paths will be open to you.