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Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English at Lincoln College

Cost£375.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, part-time over 34 weeks. This entry level functional skills english course builds the practical English skills you need for everyday life, work, and further learning. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. An initial assessment helps the centre confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning from there. Functional Skills English Qualification in English (Entry 1) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills English equips learners with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully. They are available at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts used in everyday situations.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen to and follow straightforward spoken instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to communicate basic information to others.
  • You'll use English in practical contexts such as forms, signs, and messages.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Lincoln College, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that reflect real everyday situations. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and confirm when you're ready to take the final assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles ask for basic written English
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, communicating with customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety signs and basic written records
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and food labels

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2), then Entry Level 3, and eventually Level 1 and Level 2. The Level 2 Functional Skills English Qualification is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers and further education courses ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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