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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 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 (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 (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification builds your reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 1, giving you a solid foundation before progressing toward Functional Skills English. The course takes one year to complete.

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 at Entry Level 1.
  • You'll practise writing simple sentences and short texts.
  • You'll build your ability to communicate clearly in everyday situations.
  • You'll work on understanding written information.
  • You'll gain confidence using English in practical, real-world contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bath College Somer Valley Campus. Learning is delivered in a supportive group setting with a tutor. You'll complete tasks and activities that build your English skills step by step. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce during the course, rather than a formal exam.

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

This is a stepping stone qualification. It prepares you to progress toward Functional Skills English, which opens doors to a wider range of roles. Once you have higher-level English qualifications, you may be suited to roles such as:

  • Care assistant: supports people in care settings day to day.
  • Retail assistant: serves customers and handles written tasks.
  • Warehouse operative: follows written instructions and records.
  • Receptionist: communicates with visitors and handles paperwork.
  • Classroom support assistant: works alongside teachers in schools.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 (Stepping Stones): the next step up from this course, continuing to build your English skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves you closer to Level 1 and prepares you for further study.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a recognised qualification that many employers and training providers accept.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent entry level english qualification accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
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