Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the most accessible level of Functional Skills English. It runs over 85 hours part-time. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right starting point and shapes your learning plan. This is a strong first step toward a functional skills english qualification and, further down the line, a GCSE English alternative.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll read simple texts and understand their main points.
You'll write short sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll follow simple spoken instructions and respond clearly.
You'll take part in straightforward conversations on familiar topics.
You'll identify key information in everyday documents such as signs, forms, and notices.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre during evening sessions. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and guided activities. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, completed during the course. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
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