This class is offered to students who have a grade 3 or below in English Language GCSE. You will have two lessons a week in English and there is a November and June exam series. Who should take the course: Students working towards gaining a GCSE qualification in English Language for the first time or those with a grade 3 or below at GCSE. The course is NOT designed for those who already have a grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Language. What you will study: Paper 1 – Creative Reading and Writing Paper 2 – Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives - You will learn about many new authors and writing styles. You will develop your learning of language techniques, why writers use them and what effect they have. The course looks at established writers and how they use narrative and descriptive techniques to engage readers. You will consider different viewpoints and perspectives. The choice of genre will include, but is not limited to, high quality journalism, articles, reports, essays, travel writing, accounts, sketches, letters, diaries, autobiography, and biographical passages. Why take this course: The course helps students to develop their communication and literacy skills, which are crucial in many areas of life. Gaining a GCSE in English Language is an important requirement for many other courses at college and university and is highly regarded by employers.