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About GCSE English Language & Functional Skills

What is the difference between GCSE English Language and English Functional Skills?

What qualifications will you need for jobs, apprenticeships, vocational training or university?

Functional Skills has five levels. What do they mean?

GCSE or Functional Skills?

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GCSE English Literature Resources

This is a growing bank of resources for the GCSE English Literature set texts, such as Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, and A Christmas Carol. It includes links to PDFS, audiobooks, graded readers, radio plays, videos and more.

English Literature - Resources for Set Texts

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Song Lyrics

For GCSE English Language and Literature you are expected to be able to identify and use language features and word classes.

Make your studying fun by using these carefully selected songs.

This is also relevant for Functional Skills English and anyone learning English as a Second language.

Song Selection

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Home Schooling FAQ

Removing your child from school for the purpose of home education is a big step, but you’re not alone. Over 100,000 children across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island are home schooled. If you are thinking about starting home education check out this home schooling FAQ.

Home Schooling FAQ

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Hobbies & Interests

In this section you can find English language and literature topics applied to hobbies, interests, and other real world situations. Bring your learning to life here!

Hobbies & Interests