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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Widnes – Riverside College Kingsway Campus

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, part-time during the day, over around 5 months. The pace is manageable, making it a practical option for anyone fitting study around other commitments. You'll work on reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 1. After you apply, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

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 from everyday materials such as signs, forms, and notices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. These are completed as part of the course rather than in a single exam sitting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus 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 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 instructions and food safety notices

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to a free 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 directly on the last.

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