Entry Level English Skills Course in Bath – Twerton Learning Centre
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Bath College for more info.
Entry Level English Skills (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. This entry level english skills course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills at a manageable pace over one year. It bridges the gap between everyday English and Functional Skills English, giving you a solid foundation before you move to a formally assessed Functional Skills qualification.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding everyday texts and written information.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes, such as messages, forms, and short documents.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
You'll learn to use grammar, punctuation, and spelling more accurately.
You'll gain confidence handling the kinds of English tasks that come up in work and daily life.
You'll prepare for the step up to Functional Skills English Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Twerton Learning Centre. Learning is supported by practical tasks, written exercises, and group activities. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based, with your work collected as evidence of your progress. There is no formal timed exam for this qualification. Your tutor will track your development throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Twerton Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and safety information
School support worker: literacy skills support classroom and admin tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the natural next step after this course, building toward the GCSE-equivalent level.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 1 first puts you in a strong position to progress here.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for those who want a traditional GCSE route after reaching Level 2.
