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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Northallerton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This is a free functional skills english course for adults who want to build their English skills from the ground up. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

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 to and follow short spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information in everyday situations.
  • You'll identify key information in signs, forms, and notices.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through group activities, guided reading and writing tasks, and spoken exercises with your tutor and classmates. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your tutor will support you through each element before you complete the assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills at entry level.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and written instructions.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, instructions, and basic forms.
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written recipes and hygiene notices.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each level builds on the last.

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