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English Language Level 3 (QLS) Course

Distance Learning Course, featuring tutor support and AI assistance, available online or as a study pack option.


Open Learning College

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£456.25 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
200 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
No formal qualification
Achievement
Certificates
  • QLS & OPA - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card included in price What's this?

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Overview

Embark on a transformative learning journey with the UK’s most innovative home study provider, offering courses designed to unlock your true potential and facilitate the career change you desire. Access our distance learning courses directly from anywhere, anytime, and acquire industry-recognised Professional Qualifications essential for advancing in your career.

Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient English Language (Level 3) course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in English Language.

This meticulously designed course has been curated with accessibility in mind, ensuring that individuals with limited academic or study backgrounds can seamlessly embark on a journey of language proficiency and expression. While prior academic experience is not a prerequisite, a fundamental requirement for participation is the ability to read, comprehend, and write written English proficiently. The course serves as an inclusive platform for learners to enhance their language skills, with a specific emphasis on grammar, spelling, and punctuation, thereby fostering the development of a refined writing style and effective presentation. This foundational approach ensures that participants not only grasp the intricacies of language but also cultivate the essential skills for clear communication.

Throughout the initial four units, students will be guided through a process of comprehensive and independent reading, engaging with diverse texts and extracts. This immersive approach is designed to sharpen skills in summarising, collating, and paraphrasing written content, laying the groundwork for effective communication. Beyond the mechanics of language, the course places a strong emphasis on the practical application of acquired skills. Participants will be encouraged to articulate their own experiences, honing the ability to express ideas clearly and coherently. The development of these skills extends beyond vocabulary enhancement to encompass grammatical structure, enabling learners to convey their thoughts with precision and eloquence.

An essential aspect of this course is its commitment to nurturing both written and oral communication skills, preparing participants for a range of real-world scenarios. By encouraging correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, the course aims to instil confidence in learners, equipping them with the tools needed for effective self-expression. Additionally, the emphasis on style and presentation serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, as participants refine their ability to communicate persuasively and with impact. As an expert in this field, I underscore the course’s transformative potential, positioning language proficiency as a cornerstone for success in diverse academic and professional pursuits. Enrol in this course to not only enhance your language skills but to also unlock a pathway to clearer, more articulate communication.

Achievement

Certificates

QLS & OPA

Digital certificate - Included

Open Learning College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.

Visit www.qualitylicencescheme.co.uk for more information.

1. You will receive your accreditation directly from QLS, once you have successfully completed your course (certification fees are included in the course fee).

2. You will receive the Open Pathway Accreditation Diploma (OPA.dip) from Open Learning College.

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Description

Course Key Topics

the English Language (Level 3) course is divided into 10 modules.

Module 1: Reading and writing skills

  • Why read
  • Passive and active reading
  • Skimming and scanning
  • Standard English
  • Spelling and punctuation
  • Tenses
  • How to read fiction and non-fiction
  • Controlling and choosing language

Module 2: Poetry and prose

  • Poetic form
  • Imagination and reality
  • Plots and settings
  • Character and dialogue

Module 3: Essay techniques

  • Essay planning, structure and form
  • Factual and expressive techniques
  • Persuasion
  • Paragraphs
  • Viewpoints
  • Constructing an argument

In this unit, we will be looking at essay writing techniques but this will also encompass different genres of writing. The student will learn to understand how to apply skills for this purpose and write a range of documents including letter, narratives and documents with dialogue.

Module 4: Reading and responding

Reading sourced material:

  • Reports
  • Journals
  • Brochures
  • Newspapers
  • Media
  • Reading and writing about different cultures and traditions
  • Contexts and images
  • Reading nonfiction and fiction

There is a requirement to be able to evaluate a range of reading sources and this module introduces the student to some of the principles. It also offers a range of examples that will help the student to develop their skills in this area.

The student will need to be able to define non-fiction texts and identify the purpose and audience. This is similar to some of the processes already covered in previous units. In addition to this, the student will need to show that they understand what the writers are trying to say and how they do this through specific presentational features of the piece.

The following modules (5-9) are designed to facilitate development of a broad understanding of Written English principles.

Throughout these units, the students are encouraged to use correct grammar spelling and punctuation in order to develop style and presentation as well as facilitating understanding of meaning and language as in previous units, though, the emphasis is on language skills.

Module 5: Functional Writing Skills
This unit considers the skills needed for writing for a particular purpose. This includes writing persuasive texts to argue or to advise the reader; and writing to inform, explain and describe. Students will learn effective communication, adapting form, tone, and register of writing for specific purposes and audiences.

Module 6: Poetry: Reading non-fiction
This units considers the reading skills of students. Students will learn and be assessed on reading for meaning and understanding. Students will look at several anthology texts to do this. Students will read and summarise information and ideas, they will identify the purpose of texts and learn skills to read more effectively.

Module 7: Comparing Non-fiction texts
This unit looks into exploring the links and connections between writer’s ideas and perspectives. Students will develop skills to analyse how writers use linguistic and structural devices to achieve their effects. Student will carry out close reading of the text and consider the wider context of the extracts to help understand the them that the authors are writing about.

Module 8: Imaginative writing
Students should use what they have learned about the writer’s craft in their reading of fiction to inspire and influence their own imaginative writing. They should develop a range of creative writing techniques, planning and proof-reading skills.

Module 9: Poetry and Prose Anthology texts
Students will read selections from a range of high-quality, challenging poetry or prose fiction to prepare them for an assignment. They will develop to be able to read substantial pieces of writing (extended texts) that make significant demands on them in terms of content, structure and the quality of language. Throughout the unit, students should develop the skills of inference and analysis.

Module 10: Speech and Writing: Anthology Text
In this unit, you will be required to show knowledge and understanding of:

Use a range of techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of texts for various audiences and purposes.
Explore connections across a wide range of literary and non-literary texts.
Identify and describe how meanings and effects are created and conveyed in texts.
Show knowledge and understanding of the ways in which texts relate to the contexts in which they are produced and received.
Show awareness of the different language levels, as appropriate, drawn from: phonetics, phonology and prosodics, lexis and semantics, grammar and morphology, pragmatics and discourse.

What Will You Learn?

  • In the English Language course, participants will delve into an advanced exploration of the intricacies of the English language within the British context.
  • This course is designed to hone language skills to a refined level, encompassing complex grammatical structures, expansive vocabulary, and sophisticated language usage.
  • Participants will immerse themselves in in-depth language activities, refining their ability to communicate with precision and fluency.
  • From mastering intricate grammatical nuances to enhancing oral and written proficiency, this Level 3 course provides a comprehensive learning experience.
  • Whether you are a language enthusiast, a student pursuing advanced language studies, or a professional seeking to elevate your communication skills, this course equips you with the linguistic dexterity required to navigate diverse linguistic challenges in a British English context.

Who is this course for?

Target Audience

  • The 'English Language course is meticulously tailored for a diverse audience seeking to refine their language proficiency to an advanced level within the British linguistic landscape.
  • Ideal for language enthusiasts, students pursuing advanced language studies, or professionals aiming to enhance their communication skills, this course caters to those committed to achieving a nuanced understanding of the English language.
  • Whether you aspire to excel in academic language proficiency, communicate with sophistication in professional settings, or simply deepen your linguistic expertise.
  • This Level 3 course provides a comprehensive and tailored learning experience for individuals who wish to navigate the complexities of the English language at an advanced level within the British context.

Requirements

  • The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about English Language Level 3 and would like to take part in a highly rewarding distance learning study course.
  • We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
  • You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

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