Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Durham. Classes run at Newton Hall Community Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll work through reading, writing, speaking, and listening at your own pace over 36 weeks. This entry level functional skills english course is a recognised starting point for building everyday English skills, whether for work, further study, or daily life. A useful step toward higher-level english qualifications.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen to and follow short spoken instructions.
You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information.
You'll recognise and use common words in practical contexts.
You'll develop skills for filling in simple forms and writing short messages.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at Newton Hall Community Centre. Learning is at your own pace, focusing on the skills most relevant to you. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by your tutor, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newton Hall Community 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 labels, forms, and written instructions
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, instructions, and basic reports
Kitchen assistant: understanding written orders and food labels
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the natural next step, building on reading, writing, and communication skills.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the level employers and colleges commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a further step toward the Level 2 qualification that is the recognised GCSE english alternative accepted by most employers and colleges.
