Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Bodmin. Classes run at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 22 weeks, giving you time to build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at a manageable pace. It suits anyone who wants to improve their English in a supportive adult environment. This is a free functional skills english course for adults who want to gain a recognised qualification. You'll sit a City and Guilds assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple texts, signs, and messages.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen and respond in everyday conversations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate simple information.
You'll follow and give basic instructions in writing and speech.
You'll identify key information from short written and spoken material.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group work, and guided practice with your tutor. Assessment is through a City and Guilds set task covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete these tasks in the classroom under supervised conditions. Before the course begins, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bodmin Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many roles ask for basic written English
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
Cleaner or domestic assistant: reading rotas and basic written communication
Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions
School support worker: entry-level roles may require basic English evidence
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): moves you closer to the level employers and colleges commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE english alternative accepted by most employers and further education providers.
