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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Poole

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 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 Course in Poole. Classes run at the Dolphin Centre on Wednesday mornings, part-time over 34 weeks.

You'll work on understanding simple texts, writing short pieces, and communicating clearly in everyday situations. Classes are small and run at a manageable pace, making them well suited to anyone fitting study around other commitments.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for you if

You want to gain an English qualification at Functional Skills Entry Level�3.; You want to attend a small, friendly class and work at your own pace and level; You want to improve your communication, reading and writing skills for employment and/or personal reasons; You are able to attend every week and complete home study tasks between sessions; You have a reasonably good level of ICT skills and access to a computer and the internet.

You need to be working at Entry Level 3 or above in English to attend this course. Ideally you should be able to show that you have already achieved qualifications at pre-Entry Level 3 in English.

�IMPORTANT - On this course it is essential that you attend regularly and complete any homework given. Exam entry is dependent upon full attendance and successful completion of practice papers.

Please note that applications can�only be considered from residents living in Dorset and neighbouring counties of Devon, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire.�

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple words, phrases, and sentences clearly.
  • You'll communicate information in straightforward everyday situations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to follow simple spoken instructions.
  • You'll build your confidence using English for work and daily life.
  • You'll practise basic spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a small, friendly classroom at the Dolphin Centre. Sessions run on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:30. You'll also complete short home study tasks between sessions, so you'll need access to a computer and the internet. Assessment is through tasks and activities set during the course, covering reading, writing, and communication.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer and the internet for home study tasks between sessions. Skills & Learning Adult Community Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers face to face.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and processes sales in a shop.
  • Care assistant, supports people in their homes or residential settings.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written instructions and completes basic paperwork.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas and communicates with supervisors.
  • Kitchen assistant, follows written instructions and communicates with kitchen staff.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2, the natural next step to build on your reading and writing skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, moves you closer to the Level 2 qualification that employers often ask for.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, a further step toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges recognise.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the entry level functional skills english qualification recognised as a GCSE English equivalent.
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