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GCSE English Language
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Teaching: Sep 2015
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This briefing outlines the adaptations and key dates surrounding the summer 2021 exam series for WJEC GCSE English Language. You can watch the full briefing on YouTube and download the full PowerPoint presentation as well as the accompanying Q&A report. Recording date: 4th September 2020 |
All texts in the examination will be ‘unseen’, that is, learners will not have studied the examination texts during the course. GCSE English Language will focus primarily on the functional aspects of language.
The term ‘functional’ here should be considered in the broad sense of providing learners with the skills and abilities they need to take active and responsible roles in their communities, everyday life, the workplace and in educational settings.
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WJEC/CBAC ENDORSED TITLES
Title | ISBN |
WJEC GCSE English Language Student Book | 9781471868351 |
NON-ENDORSED TITLES
Title | ISBN |
WJEC GCSE English Language Teacher's Book | 9781471868337 |
My Revision Notes: WJEC GCSE English Language | 9781471868290 |
WJEC GCSE English Language Student eTextbook | 9781471878718 |
WJEC GCSE English Language Whiteboard eTextbook | 9781471878725 |
WJEC GCSE English Dynamic Learning Package | 9781471880230 |
WJEC GCSE English Language Workbook | 9781510419933 |
WJEC GCSE English Language and Literature Teaching & Learning Resources | 9781471868320 |
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Materials from previous courses can be found on the Secure website and/or under the Materials tab.
If you need further information or support, please contact our Professional Learning Team via cpd@wjec.co.uk.
Materials from previous courses can be found on the Secure website.
If you need further information or support, please contact our Professional Learning Team via cpd@wjec.co.uk.
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Developing English Language
Webinar: Teaching the novel and unseen prose
Webinar: Teaching grammar
Webinar: Cognitive acceleration
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If you need further information or support, please contact our Professional Learning Team via cpd@wjec.co.uk.

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Key Dates
2022
13
Jan
Jan
November 2021 Series: Results published
16
Feb
Feb
CPD: Unit 1 Webinar (4-6pm)
17
Feb
Feb
November 2021 Series: Final date for receipt of Reviews of Marking