Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, with daytime sessions spread across 36 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 1, building the everyday English skills you use at home, in the community, and at work. You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session before you start, so the team can make sure this is the right level for you. A strong entry level functional skills english course for anyone looking to strengthen their English from the ground up.
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 short, simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences clearly and accurately.
You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
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 phrases in context.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Wellington House with a tutor and other learners. Sessions are daytime and part-time, running across 36 weeks. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real everyday English use, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Your tutor will guide you through each area before you're assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: reading and writing are part of daily care work.
Retail assistant: communicating clearly with customers and colleagues.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices.
Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and completing records.
Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and basic food hygiene notices.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: brings you closer to the level employers and colleges most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward the Level 2 qualification that is the recognised equivalent of a GCSE in English.
