Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This course sits within the ESOL department and covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. It runs full-time during the day and takes around 99 hours to complete. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you and help plan your learning. Assessment is through Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
English Entry 1 Functional Skills E&T [ESOL] (GKK00AAAEX 25/26GA) is based in the ESOL department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen EDEXCEL as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple written texts in everyday English.
You'll write short sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate simple needs and ideas.
You'll recognise and use common words in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, with daytime sessions during the week. The course is delivered through the ESOL department. Assessment is set and marked by Pearson Edexcel and covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner or domestic assistant: basic English supports workplace communication.
Kitchen porter or catering assistant: follow instructions and read rotas.
Care assistant: communicate with colleagues and service users.
Retail assistant: read labels, signs, and simple instructions.
Warehouse operative: understand written safety notices and instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on reading, writing, and communication skills.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the level employers commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by most employers and colleges.
