Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus in the evenings, so you can fit study around your week. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. It runs for 36 hours part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. A strong foundation for anyone building towards a functional skills english qualification.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and information.
You'll recognise and use common everyday words in reading and writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rush Green Campus during evening sessions. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical activities and guided practice. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering all four skills. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant - many employers ask for basic English skills
Retail assistant - reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
Warehouse operative - safety and instruction reading required
Cleaner or caretaker - written communication supports this role
Kitchen assistant - basic written English used in food environments
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English - the natural next step up from Entry Level 1, building on reading, writing, and communication skills.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English - moves you closer to the level employers and colleges commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - a significant step toward the gcse english alternative that many employers and training providers recognise.
