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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.(Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 96670 9  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in English Language 2.0 specification Issue 3 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| We have removed the phrase ‘and not with English Literature’ for clarification that this qualification can be taught alongside GCSE English Literature. | 2 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introduction .......................................................................................................2  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 2.0? ............................. 2  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification.........................4  \nQualification at a glance................................................................................................5  \n2 Subject content and assessment information................................ 8  \nPaper 1: Non-Fiction Texts ................................................................................. 9  \nPaper 2: Contemporary Texts .......................................................................... 13  \nSpoken Language Endorsement ....................................................................... 16  \nAssessment Objectives ..................................................................................... 23  \n3 Administration and general information.....................................26  \nEntries ............................................................................................................... 26  \nNovember resits ............................................................................................... 27  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice ................................................................................................ 27  \nStudent recruitment and progression ............................................................. 31  \nAppendices ...................................................................................33  \nAppendix 1: Spoken Language Endorsement: Assessment record sheet..................................................................................35  \nAppendix 2: Spoken Language Endorsement: Head of Centre Declaration ..................................................................................38  \nAppendix 3: Codes ..........................................................................39  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 2.0?  \nWe’ve listened to feedback from the subject community and designed a new, alternative, GCSE En","cbCaigXEw4OWXeMw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigXEw4OWXeMw","pdf",1161682,43,"English","# Introduction\n## Why choose Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Language 2.0?\n## Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification\n## Qualification at a glance\n# Subject content and assessment information\n## Paper 1: Non-Fiction Texts\n## Paper 2: Contemporary Texts\n## Spoken Language Endorsement\n## Assessment Objectives\n# Administration and general information\n## Entries\n## Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice\n## Student recruitment and progression\n## Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of GCSE English Language 2.0 as described in Issue 3?\",\"answer\":\"It provides an alternative GCSE English Language route that can be taken as a stand-alone subject, equipping students with lifelong skills for progression to further study or employment.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the qualification structured and assessed?\",\"answer\":\"It uses two externally-examined papers with equal weighting of papers and assessment time, with evaluation assessed exclusively in Paper 1 on non-fiction texts.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of texts and writing tasks are included?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification includes functional non-fiction 19th-century texts with relevant contemporary themes and engaging contemporary fiction texts, alongside real-world applicable writing tasks.\"}]","Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language 2.0 - Issue 3 - Specification changes summary | PDF",1792465028,108]