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Free Entry Level 1 English Course in Northallerton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service

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 Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, part-time during the day. The course runs over 55 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 1. There's no exam; you're assessed through coursework instead. To join, you must not already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher English qualification. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills (Entry Level 1).

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 and everyday written information.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll practise speaking clearly and listening carefully in everyday situations.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
  • You'll complete short written tasks linked to real everyday contexts.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll be assessed through coursework and portfolio tasks rather than a formal exam. Your work is collected and assessed throughout the course, so there's no single end-of-course test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner: roles often ask for basic written English.
  • Kitchen assistant: reading instructions and labels is part of the job.
  • Care assistant: written records and communication are daily tasks.
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and talking with customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
  • School support worker: supporting children needs clear communication.

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 1, you could move on to a Certificate in English Skills (Entry Level 2), then Entry Level 3, and eventually Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2. Functional Skills Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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