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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service, part-time during the day. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening in practical, everyday contexts. The course is taught through interactive classroom sessions and runs over one week. There are no entry requirements; you'll have an assessment at induction so the course is matched to the right level for you. A free functional skills english course for adults looking to strengthen their English skills.

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 situations, such as forms, messages, and short documents.
  • You'll build your speaking skills, including how to communicate clearly in conversations.
  • You'll improve your listening skills and respond to spoken information.
  • You'll use English in contexts linked to daily life, work, and society.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time, running during the day. You'll learn through interactive activities covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and matched to Entry Level 3. City and Guilds sets the standard for this qualification. Your induction assessment helps the centre plan your learning from the start.

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 employers ask for a functional skills english qualification or equivalent
  • Retail assistant: written and spoken English used daily at the till and on the shop floor
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork are part of the role
  • Receptionist: clear written and spoken communication is central to the job
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident reading and writing
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and completing logs

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is what employers and colleges mean when they ask for 'GCSE English or equivalent'. From there, you could look at a GCSE English resit, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or vocational qualifications that require Level 2 English as an entry requirement.

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