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Free Entry Level 1 English Skills Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 English Skills in Barnsley. Classes run at Greenacre School, full-time during the day.

The course covers communicating, reading, and writing at Entry Level 1. You'll practise asking and responding to questions, making requests, and building your written and spoken English. The course runs over three years of full-time study.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Award in English Skills at Entry Level 1.

Who this course is for

Students working at Entry Level 1

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in spoken communication, including asking and responding to questions.
  • You'll practise making requests clearly and confidently in everyday situations.
  • You'll build reading skills at Entry Level 1.
  • You'll develop basic writing skills.
  • You'll learn how to plan your own progress in English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Greenacre School during the day. The qualification is made up of a mandatory unit and optional units. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and activities that show your skills in communicating, reading, and writing. Your tutor will guide you through each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Greenacre School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, helps people in care or community settings.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written instructions and communicates with a team.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and handles written tasks.
  • Kitchen assistant, reads instructions and communicates with kitchen staff.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in English Skills, the natural next step to build on what you've learned.
  • Entry Level 3 Award in English Skills, moves you closer to a full Functional Skills qualification.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, a recognised qualification for work and further study.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the GCSE equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
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