IGCSE First Language English Course

This home study IGCSE English course is designed for students for whom English is their mother tongue, IGCSE First Language English develops the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively in both speech and writing.

Students learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed. Students are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used.

IGCSE First Language English also develops more general analysis and communication skills such as synthesis, inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.

• Qualification: IGCSE English First Language
• Accredited: Yes
• QCF Recognised: Yes
• Awarding Body: CIE - Cambridge International Examinations
• Start Date: Anytime - We enrol 365 days a year
• Duration: Flexible - Approx 300 Hours - 12 Months Max Support

Syllabus

Assessment 1: Reading
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:

• R1 understand and collate explicit meanings
• R2 understand, explain and collate implicit meanings and attitudes R3 select, analyse and evaluate what is relevant to specific purposes R4 understand how writers achieve effects

Assessment 2: Writing
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:

• W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
• W2 order and present facts, ideas and opinions
• W3 understand and use a range of appropriate vocabulary
• W4 use language and register appropriate to audience and context
• W5 make accurate and effective use of paragraphs, grammatical structures, sentences, punctuation and spelling.

Assessment 3: Speaking and listening
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:

• S1 understand, order and present facts, ideas and opinions
• S2 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
• S3 communicate clearly and fluently
• S4 use language and register appropriate to audience and context
• S5 listen to and respond appropriately to the contributions of others.

Pre-requisites

Students looking to enrol in this course should meet the following criteria:

• Be aged 14 Years or above
• Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
• Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
• Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
• Have a genuine desire to succeed

To sit CIE examination students must register as a private candidate with an approved examination centre.

Duration

Course duration will vary dependant on student commitment, effort and ability. Overall guided learning hours are approx 300. This should be used as a guideline only and completion times will vary hugely.

We would encourage students to seriously consider how they plan to complete their chosen course prior to enrolment. Students should think about how they are going to study, where they are going to study and how often. Be realistic!

Speak to family members and help them to understand what you are trying to achieve, explain you may require peace and space to study at certain times. The more you involve them the more likely you are to get them on your side.

Students are reminded that the time in which they complete is purely down to them as an individual. Completion can be as quickly or as slowly as you wish within the 12 month tuition period. If you require additional time an extension may be available. Extensions are arranged at an additional cost as and when needed.

Format

Online: Access our premium online cloud-based learning system where you are able to access all of your course lessons, assignments and tutor correspondence in one place. Download the APP and access your course information on any device from anywhere in the world with an internet signal. This course is not available in hard copy/paper format,

We will begin by looking at what the examination board, CIE, will require of you in the way of examinations. You will be referred to what you need to do in terms of registration and arranging with an external centre for you to take the examinations.

Once the administration matters have been cleared up, we will look at the specification we will be following, namely the IGCSE First Language English Syllabus code 0500. As part of your course, you will be supplied with the Study Guide for IGCSE and A Levels. Do make use of this as it has been written to help you with your studies and to supplement the specific information and guidance given in the course material itself.