English Language

Explore human communication by focusing on the history, diversity and flexibility of the English language.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. You don’t need any prior knowledge of the English language to start this qualification. However, it’s not designed to teach English to speakers of other languages, so you’ll need adequate reading and writing skills. If you're interested in taking a language module, there’s a choice of starting points – your choice will depend on your current level of confidence and proficiency. See our guidance on choosing the right modern language level, which includes a self-assessment quiz to help you decide between beginners’ or intermediate French, German and Spanish.