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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Falmouth – Falmouth Adult Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration22 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 in Falmouth. Classes run at Falmouth Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build core reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a supportive adult setting. This entry level functional skills english course is a strong starting point if you want to work toward a functional skills english qualification at higher levels.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write clearly for basic practical purposes, such as short messages and forms.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll recognise and use common words and punctuation in your writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Falmouth Adult Education Centre. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds, completed during the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 1 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken English supports daily care tasks.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, and serving customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, safety signs, and basic forms.
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and communicating with colleagues.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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