Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Leicester. Classes run at WQE College, full-time during the day. The course builds your reading, writing, and verbal communication skills for everyday life. It also supports other subjects you may be studying at the same time. You'll study for one year. This is an entry level functional skills english course, so you'll have an initial assessment to confirm it's the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Students who wish to improve their reading, writing and verbal communication skills. The course is designed to develop your ability to understand and use effective English in everyday life and will benefit other subjects you are also studying.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
You'll write clearly for practical, everyday purposes.
You'll develop your spoken communication and listening skills.
You'll use English more confidently in daily situations.
You'll build skills that support other subjects you're studying.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at WQE College, with full-time daytime sessions. Teaching covers reading, writing, and speaking through practical activities. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, which test your ability to use English in real everyday situations. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. WQE College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, talking to customers
Care assistant: following written instructions, communicating with service users
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and basic written instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written rotas and instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes and following written guidance
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): moves you closer to the level employers and colleges commonly ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the GCSE english equivalent that many employers and courses require.
