Entry Level English 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 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 (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Radstock. Classes run at Bath College Somer Valley Campus during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This entry level english course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills step by step over one year. It's designed as a supported route toward Functional Skills English, helping you develop the English you need for everyday life and work.
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 simple texts and understanding their meaning.
You'll practise writing clearly, including forming sentences and using basic punctuation.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
You'll learn to communicate ideas in writing for practical purposes.
You'll work toward the skills needed to progress to Functional Skills English.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bath College Somer Valley Campus, with daytime sessions spread across the year. Learning is part-time, so you cover material at a steady pace. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course rather than a formal exam. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be matched to the right level for you.
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
Care assistant: communication skills matter in every care role
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and talking with customers daily
Receptionist or administrator: writing and reading are core to the job
School or nursery support worker: English skills needed for this work
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the natural next step after this entry level english (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification, building on the skills you've gained.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE-equivalent level that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
