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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and 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 Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point and to plan your learning. This is a free functional skills english course for adults who do not already hold an Entry Level 1 or higher English qualification.

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 straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and information.
  • You'll identify key information in everyday documents such as signs, forms, and notices.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service during evening sessions. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll be assessed when you and your tutor agree you're ready.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a basic English qualification
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and written instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and work instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, signs, and simple instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written recipes and hygiene notices

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 follow. Level 2 is the recognised gcse english alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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