Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English at Carlisle College

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, part-time during the day, over 15 weeks. The course covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing, alongside grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. Topics range from home and family to travel and work. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level and plan your learning from there. A free functional skills english course for adults looking to build everyday English skills at a manageable pace. Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to improve listening,speaking,reading and writing skills

What you will learn

  • You'll develop listening skills across everyday topics such as home, work, travel, and leisure.
  • You'll practise speaking and take part in dialogues and conversations.
  • You'll read a range of texts including stories, articles, and website content.
  • You'll write for different purposes, such as descriptions and messages to family and friends.
  • You'll work on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Carlisle College, attending part-time during the day. Teaching covers all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You'll work through a variety of topics and text types suited to Entry Level 1. Assessment is carried out through tasks and activities matched to your level, covering both spoken and written English.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicating clearly with customers every day.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking with colleagues.
  • Care assistant: understanding instructions and speaking with clients.
  • Warehouse operative: reading signs, forms, and safety information.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written and spoken instructions.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the natural next step after Entry Level 1, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • 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, recognised by many employers as a foundation English qualification.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and further education providers across the UK.

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