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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People

CostFREE
Duration18 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 in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Sessions are part-time and daytime, making them manageable alongside other commitments. The course runs for 18 weeks and covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the most accessible level. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. This is a free functional skills english course for adults who do not yet hold an Entry Level 1 English qualification or higher.

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 simple everyday texts, such as signs, labels, and short messages.
  • You'll write simple words and sentences for everyday purposes.
  • You'll listen to and follow short spoken instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll recognise letters of the alphabet and understand how they form words.
  • You'll build confidence using English in practical, everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday texts and real tasks. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There are no formal written exams at this level. Your tutor will support you through each assessment task.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many care roles ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, completing simple records
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions
  • School or nursery support: communicating with staff and families

What you could study next

Once you complete this qualification, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. After that, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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