English Language

Functional Skills Entry 1–Level 2 · GCSE · A Level

From everyday confidence to advanced analytical writing, our English Language pathways support learners at every stage.

What this course covers

We offer English Language pathways for learners at all levels, from foundational literacy to advanced analytical writing. Programmes are aligned with major UK exam boards including City & Guilds, Pearson/Edexcel and OCR.

Functional Skills English

Entry 1–Level 2

Practical, everyday English for work, study and life.

  • Speaking, listening and confident communication
  • Reading real-world texts and understanding tone
  • Writing emails, letters, forms and applications
  • Grammar, spelling and sentence structure

Ideal for adults, ESOL learners, returners to study and anyone who needs a confidence-building route towards Level 2.

GCSE English Language

Mainstream GCSE pathway

Exam-board aligned preparation with a focus on confidence and clear structure.

  • Reading non-fiction across the 19th–21st centuries
  • Analysing writers’ language and structure
  • Creative narrative and descriptive writing
  • Transactional writing: articles, speeches, reviews and more

A Level English Language

Advanced study

Develop high-level analytical skills, independent research and original writing.

  • Child language acquisition
  • Language diversity, change and power
  • Language in the media and digital communication
  • Original writing with commentary and independent investigation (NEA)

Detailed breakdown

Functional Skills English (Entry 1–Level 2)

Focus: practical, everyday English for work, study and life.

  • Speaking, listening and confident communication
  • Reading real-world texts: letters, emails, adverts, instructions
  • Writing for authentic purposes: complaints, job applications, forms, messages
  • Grammar, spelling and sentence structure
  • Interpreting information, recognising tone and comparing sources

Functional Skills is ideal for adults, ESOL learners, returners to study and anyone who needs a confidence-building route towards Level 2.

GCSE English Language

  • Reading non-fiction texts across the 19th–21st centuries
  • Analysing writers’ language and structural choices
  • Evaluating viewpoints and perspectives
  • Creative writing: narrative and descriptive tasks
  • Transactional writing: articles, letters, speeches, reviews
  • Preparation for the Spoken Language endorsement

A Level English Language

  • Child language acquisition
  • Language diversity and change
  • Gender, ethnicity, power and sociolects
  • Language in the media and digital communication
  • Original writing with commentary
  • Linguistic analysis using frameworks and terminology
  • Independent language investigation (NEA)

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How It Works

1

Enquire

Tell us what you’re aiming for. Share your goals, challenges, and hopes — we’ll listen and explore how EdVolution can support your journey.

2

Consultation

We’ll have a friendly chat to understand your learning style and needs. Together, we’ll design a personalised plan that feels right for you.

3

Learn

Dive into creative, relevant, real-world learning. Every session is designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and bring education to life in a way that finally clicks.

4

Succeed

Grow in confidence, master new skills, and hit your goals with expert support every step of the way. Your success is at the heart of what we do.

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Years of Experience

A decade of teaching, creating, innovating, and helping learners find their voice.

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Commitment

Every learner. Every lesson. Every goal. We show up with everything we’ve got.

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Learners Supported

From classrooms to prisons to digital spaces — real people, real progress, real change.

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