Free Entry Level English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This entry level english course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills at a manageable pace over one year. It's a stepping stone toward Functional Skills English qualifications, which are the recognised equivalent of GCSE English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
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, working with everyday texts and written materials.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes, such as messages, forms, and short pieces of text.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
You'll work with words, sentences, and punctuation at Entry Level.
You'll gain confidence using English in practical, real-life contexts.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day at Twerton Learning Centre. You'll learn through a mix of group activities, guided tasks, and tutor support. Assessment is ongoing and suited to Entry Level, using tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use rather than formal exams. Your tutor will track your progress 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
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing forms
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails and handling queries
Catering or hospitality worker: taking orders and following written instructions
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3: the next step up from this entry level english (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification, building toward Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE-equivalent Level 2.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by many employers and colleges.
