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 during the day, part-time, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. This english skills (stepping stones to functional skills) course is designed as a bridge toward Functional Skills English.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short passages.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as notes, messages, and simple letters.
You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday situations.
You'll develop skills in spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Entry Level 3.
You'll build the English skills needed to progress toward Functional Skills English Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Twerton Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment is ongoing through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday English use. You'll complete written and spoken tasks to demonstrate your skills. An initial assessment will confirm that this Entry Level 3 course is the right starting point for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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
Care assistant: many care roles ask for basic English skills
Retail assistant: customer-facing work that relies on clear communication
School support worker: reading and writing skills are essential in this role
Warehouse operative: workplace forms and instructions require solid English
Receptionist: written and spoken English used throughout the working day
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the natural next step after this entry level english skills (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification, building toward the Level 2 standard.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 or Level 1: many learners study maths alongside or after completing their english skills qualification.
