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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Barnsley – Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration36 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 Barnsley. Classes run at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll start with an information, advice, and guidance session so the centre can understand where you are and plan your learning from there. The course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 1. It covers the everyday English you need to feel more in control at home, in your community, and at work.

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 simple words, phrases, and sentences clearly.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll follow simple instructions given in written or spoken form.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday situations. You'll be assessed on your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1; assessment is carried out through set tasks completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing basic notes
  • Retail assistant: understanding written instructions and communicating with customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, labels, and basic instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene guidance

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English, then Entry Level 3, and eventually Level 1 and Level 2. The Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers ask for. Each step builds directly on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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