Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you a manageable pace to build your reading, writing, and speaking skills step by step. It covers the everyday English you need to communicate clearly in daily life and work. You'll start with an information, advice, and guidance session so the centre can make sure this is the right level for you. A good entry point if you're exploring an english course for adults or looking for entry level functional skills english classes.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write short sentences and simple messages clearly.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cudworth Centre of Excellence, with a tutor supporting you through each topic. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday situations. You'll be assessed on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1; assessment is carried out through portfolio-style tasks and tutor observation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cudworth Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected in most care roles.
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and communicating with customers.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing basic paperwork.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety signs and completing simple records.
School support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: builds further toward Level 1 and prepares you for more demanding everyday communication.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers often ask for alongside GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges.
