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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Lambeth – Lambeth Adult Learning – Evening

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
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 Lambeth. Evening classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, so you can fit study around your day. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating skills for everyday life and work. The course runs for around 55 hours part-time. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before you register, so the course is matched to your current level.

Who this course is for

This course will enable you to develop your ability to understand and use effective skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in your everyday life and work.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements that you will need prior to taking this. You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text for everyday purposes.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll communicate in familiar situations at home, in the community, and at work.
  • You'll build the English skills needed to move on to the next level of study.

How you will learn

Classes are held in person at Lambeth Adult Learning. You'll learn through classroom activities covering reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Assessment is through tasks and assignments that reflect real everyday situations. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, and you'll complete a final assessment to earn your qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily requirements
  • Warehouse operative: written instructions and forms are part of the role
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written health and safety notices
  • Kitchen assistant: reading labels, rotas, and basic written instructions
  • Childcare helper: communicating clearly with parents and colleagues

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move up through the Functional Skills English levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build on what you've learned here. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.

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