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Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English at Adult Learning Cottingham

CostFREE
Duration45 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Cottingham. Classes run at Adult Learning Cottingham, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 45 weeks, you'll build core English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These are practical skills for everyday life and work. The course is open to anyone who does not already hold an English qualification at Level 2 or above. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a functional skills english qualification is the recognised alternative. City and Guilds Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English with certificate.

Who this course is for

You will learn new skills to help you in everyday life and could go on to gain a nationally recognised qualification to help your CV stand out when applying for jobs. Whatever you need, we have a full range of flexible English courses that will help you to achieve your goal.

Entry requirements

Suitable for those who do not already have a English qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write clearly for basic everyday purposes.
  • You'll speak and listen in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions.
  • You'll identify key information in short written materials.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Learning Cottingham, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1; assessment is carried out through portfolio-style tasks and tutor observation.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Learning Cottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken communication is expected
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes on the job
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • School support worker: reading and writing support for classroom tasks
  • Cleaner or caretaker: completing basic written records and forms
  • Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and food safety guidance

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English, then Entry Level 3, and from there to Level 1 and Level 2. The free functional skills english course at Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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