Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills from the ground up. Daytime sessions make it easier to fit study around family, caring responsibilities, or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English is the right starting point, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and ideas.
You'll recognise and use everyday words in reading and writing tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bridgwater College, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete these tasks as part of your course rather than in a single exam sitting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a basic English qualification
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily requirements
Warehouse operative: safety notices and instructions require basic English
Cleaner or catering assistant: workplaces increasingly require basic literacy
Childminder or nursery helper: written records and communication with parents
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the natural next step to build on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the level employers and colleges most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers and further education courses require.
