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Free Entry Level 1 English Course in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 English Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. The course runs for 55 hours in total. Assessment is portfolio-based, so there is no exam to sit. You must be 19 or over and must not already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher English qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills gain a qualification in English without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 1 level or higher qualification.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll build confidence handling everyday written and spoken English.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Harrogate Civic Centre. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You are assessed through a portfolio of work you build up during the course. There is no exam. Your tutor will support you throughout and help you gather evidence for your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: roles where basic written English is useful
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, instructions, and safety signs
  • Care assistant: communicating clearly with colleagues and service users
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and rotas
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Childminder's assistant: reading guidance and keeping simple records

What you could study next

Once you complete this Course, you could move on to a City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges as proof of English ability.

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