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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 20 weeks and covers reading, writing, and speaking at Entry Level 1. You'll work on everyday English for use at home, in work, and in further study. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start so the centre can place you at the right level.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 1.

Who this course is for

If you would like to develop your English skills for further learning or employment, gain a nationally recognised qualification (up to Level 2), or wish to develop your confidence using English in everyday situations, this is the right course for you!

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but we ask all learners to complete an initial and diagnostic assessment before the course starts so we can enrol you on the right level.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write short sentences and messages clearly.
  • You'll spell common words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll use punctuation and basic grammar in your writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom with a tutor and other learners. Sessions are part-time and run during the day. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday situations. You'll be assessed on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, handles customer queries and written tasks.
  • Care assistant, reads and follows written care plans.
  • Warehouse operative, reads labels, signs, and instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, follows written health and safety guidance.
  • Kitchen assistant, reads rotas and basic food hygiene instructions.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 2), the natural next step after Entry Level 1.
  • Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3), moves you closer to a GCSE English alternative.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, a recognised step toward the GCSE English equivalent at Level 2.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers accept as a GCSE English alternative.
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