Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service, part-time during the day. There are no entry requirements. At induction, you'll have an assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level for you. The course runs over one week and covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll practise skills you use in everyday life, at work, and in the community.
Who this course is for
This qualification aims to enable students to deal effectively with the demands of life, work, society and culture. It develops your skills and confidence by helping you to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at a level appropriate to your needs and competence. You will develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in a number of different ways, practising skills which you will need in your everyday life. You will be taught using a variety of interactive IT resources alongside formal classroom teaching. Resources will be available on the virtual learning environment which you will be able to access from home.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements, students will be assessed at induction.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills using everyday texts and materials.
You'll practise writing clearly for real-life purposes.
You'll build your speaking skills through interactive activities.
You'll improve your listening skills in group and one-to-one tasks.
You'll use English in contexts drawn from daily life, work, and community.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and part-time, using a variety of interactive methods. You'll learn through group activities, discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment is carried out by the centre and is matched to Entry Level 1. Your induction assessment helps the centre understand your starting point and shape your learning throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Community Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many roles ask for basic written English skills.
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, and communicating clearly.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety information and signing in sheets.
Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and food labels.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the natural next step, building on the reading, writing, and communication skills you've developed.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the level employers and colleges most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a further step up, preparing you for Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent.
