Course
GCSE English Language
Subject Content
Unit 1: Speaking and Listening NEAs (20%)
Task 1: Individual Researched Presentation
Task 2: Responding and Interacting
Unit 2: 2 hour Examination (40%)
Section A Reading: Low and High Tariff Questions as well as an Editing Task
Section B Writing: 1 Writing Task focused on Descriptive, Narrative or Exposition as well as a Proofreading Task
Unit 3: 2 hour Examination (40%)
Section A Reading: Low and High Tariff Questions
Section B Writing: 1 Argumentative Writing Task and 1 Persuasive Writing Task
Examples of Unit 1 NEAs
Examples of Unit 2 and Unit 3 Examination Papers
Unit 2 Exam Paper
Unit 2 Section A Texts
Unit 3 Exam Paper
Unit 3 Section A Texts
KS4 English Google Classroom
Join Code: omd73ax
Look back over work you have completed in your English lessons.
Look at work you will be completing in future English lessons.
Access resources to develop your skills in English.
Help you to revise for your examinations in GCSE English Language
Find out if you are Star of the Fortnight and Star of the Term.
Knowledge Organisers
Argumentative Writing
Compare Question
Descriptive Writing
Editing
Exposition Writing
Implied Meaning
Analysing Texts
Word Meaning
Identifying Information
Narrative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Planning for Writing
Proofreading
Sequencing Information
Summarise Question
Synthesis Question
Recommended Textbooks
WJEC GCSE English Language for Wales
ISBN 978-0198367130
Revise WJEC GCSE English Language for Wales
ISBN 978-0198408383
CGP Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar GCSE Study and Practice
ISBN 978-1847621474
Recommended Websites
WJEC GCSE English Language
GCSE English Language (wjec.co.uk)
BBC Bitesize WJEC GCSE English Language
GCSE English Language - WJEC - BBC Bitesize
Herio Resources
Revision Sessions
Revision sessions will take place throughout the year covering the different aspects of the qualification.
Examination Dates
Unit 2: Friday 23rd May
Unit 3: Friday 6th June
What will you need for your English Language exams?
You will need to be fully prepared for the different question types.
You will need to have a positive attitude.
You will need to have your own black pen.
You will need to have your own highlighters.
You will need to have your own ruler.