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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in York – Explore York Library Learning Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in York. Evening classes run at Explore York Library Learning Centre, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 33 weeks part-time. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 1. This is the starting point on the functional skills english qualification route, leading toward the GCSE english alternative that employers recognise. Funding is available for learners in the York and North Yorkshire area who don't already hold a Level 2 or above in English.

Who this course is for

This course is funded for learners in the York area. If you do not live in York or North Yorkshire, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider.

The course will suit anyone who does not already have a qualification at Level 2 (GCSE 4+) or above in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information.
  • You'll recognise and use common words in reading and writing tasks.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions and signs.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Explore York Library Learning Centre during evening sessions. Assessment is through tasks that reflect everyday reading, writing, speaking, and listening situations. You'll complete a written assessment and a spoken communication task to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Explore York Library Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions is essential
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety signs and basic paperwork
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and labels
  • School support worker: entry-level English is a starting requirement

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent that employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds directly on the last.

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