Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Grays. Classes run at Keir Training & Recruitment Trafalgar House, part-time during the day. The course runs over 3 months, at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll develop practical English skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. This is a good starting point if you want to build toward a functional skills english qualification or use English more confidently at work or in daily life.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills qualifications in English at Entry Level are ideal for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications.
Entry requirements
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information to others.
You'll follow and give simple instructions in everyday situations.
You'll use English in practical, real-life contexts such as forms and notices.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Keir Training & Recruitment Trafalgar House. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and exercises. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, which test your ability to use English at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Keir Training & Recruitment Trafalgar House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: written and verbal communication is essential in care roles.
Retail assistant: reading instructions, labels, and communicating with customers.
Warehouse operative: understanding written notices and basic workplace documents.
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written instructions and health and safety notices.
Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and communicating with colleagues.
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 eventually the GCSE english alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a significant step toward Level 2, which is the recognised gcse english equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
