GCSE FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH GCSE Steph Eldridge Functional

GCSE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH GCSE – Steph Eldridge Functional skills – Steph Eldridge

Meet the team… YOUR ENGLISH TUTOR(S) Dark Steph Blonde Steph Somewhere in between Steph Yep – they’re all me, but you never know which one you’re going to get!

SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED Q. Why do I have to do English Language ? A. English Language GCSE is the practical, skills-based English GCSE that employers require most. To progress on your course and gain employability levels skills, this GCSE is a vital requirement. If you are coming to us with a GCSE grade 3, you will be enrolled for GCSE. Q. What if I have less than a Grade 3, Or have I a Level 1 in Functional Skills? A. You will be enrolled on Functional skills at the appropriate level.

MORE QUESTIONS ANSWERED Q. If I have a Level 4 in my English Literature, but Grade 3 in my English Language, do I still have to take GCSE English Language? A. Yes you do, that is a condition of funding for your course. English Language is what employers value more. Q. – If I have a GCSE Level 1 or 2, why can’t I do GCSE? A. Functional Skills would be more suitable for you, at this level, and until certain skills are fully embedded: there is less content to cope with on the FS course, it is more skills focused and it builds stamina for longer exams. You can always progress to English language GCSE if you require, once you have completed your exam for Functional Skills Level 2. If you have a Grade 4 or above you will not have to take English Language GCSE as part of your course.

English Language Employability Skills: It is vital that you have the English skills needed in your chosen career path, giving you the employability skills you need. For example: reading skills: there are different ways of reading, which you will need for all aspects of your job: finding information quickly, regarding detail and interpreting information or client needs communication: fluency in speech and language, confidence in speaking, team working and presentations, working with others evaluative and analytical skills: making balanced judgements that are customer-based and professional, evaluating business approaches, evaluating and analysing business plans, problem-solving, analysing client/ customer needs creativity through Language: connotations and associations – making wise choices, presenting a structured viewpoint, considering different formats to present information to clients writing skills: proofreading and editing, organisation, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary choices, presenting appropriate information in different formats All these skills are pivotal to your success on this course, and in the future. They increase your confidence, give you a professional air and reflect on the business you work for.

Taking English language at Further Education Level is different to the school classroom. A more adult approach is expected with the three p’s embedded in all that we do: punctuality, presentation and a professional mindset Q. WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT BEING TAUGHT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AT COLLEGE, RATHER THAN We encourage you to reach your potential, every step of the way