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Entry Level English Skills Course in Radstock – Bath College Somer Valley Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis 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.

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About this course

Entry Level English Skills (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Radstock. Classes run at Bath College Somer Valley Campus during the day, part-time, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. This entry level english skills course builds the reading, writing, and communication skills you need to progress toward Functional Skills English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. The course runs over one year.

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 forms, messages, and short documents.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills for everyday situations.
  • You'll learn to identify the main points in written and spoken material.
  • You'll gain the skills needed to move on to Functional Skills English at Entry Level 3 or above.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. Learning is delivered part-time during the day. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course, designed to reflect everyday English use. Your tutor will track your progress and support you throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bath College Somer Valley Campus 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
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork
  • School support assistant: English skills support classroom work

What you could study next

After completing this entry level english skills qualification, a natural next step is Functional Skills English at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. From there, you can work toward Functional Skills English Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English. Many employers and further education courses ask for Level 2 English, so progressing through these levels opens up a wider range of jobs and study options.

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