Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Stanley. Classes run at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. It's a starting point for anyone looking to strengthen their English skills and gain a recognised qualification.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday contexts.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and information.
You'll use English in practical, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre each week. You'll work through reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks with your tutor. Assessment is through tasks and activities set at Entry Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and basic written communication
Kitchen assistant: understanding written instructions and menus
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the natural next step to build on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the level employers commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a further step toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges recognise. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.
