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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Liskeard – Cornwall Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English course in Liskeard. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 22 weeks, you'll build core reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a supportive adult environment. This is a free functional skills english course for adults who want to improve their English and gain a recognised qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts, signs, and everyday written information.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken instructions and questions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information in familiar situations.
  • You'll identify key information in short written passages.
  • You'll complete simple forms and written tasks for everyday purposes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cornwall Adult Education in Liskeard. Learning is delivered face to face, with activities covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, completed during the course. Your tutor will support you throughout and track your progress toward the final qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: workplace communication and record-keeping
  • Childcare helper: supporting written and verbal communication with families

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the natural next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each level builds on the last, so your progress is steady and supported.

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