Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration3 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool Peoples Centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the most accessible starting point. It typically takes 3 weeks. A useful first step if you want to add a functional skills english qualification to your CV.

Who this course is for

Anyone looking to improve their English skills and/or gain a qualification to add to their CV.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple written information.
  • You'll write basic words, phrases, and short sentences.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate simple information.
  • You'll recognise and use common everyday vocabulary.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hartlepool Peoples Centre, with a flexible daytime timetable. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your tutor will work through each skill area with you and assess your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Peoples Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication needed
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and basic paperwork
  • Care assistant: understanding and following written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and simple forms
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and rotas

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 build toward the standard employers recognise as a GCSE english alternative. Each level is a separate qualification, so you progress at your own pace.

Related courses at Hartlepool Peoples Centre

More courses near you