Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Newbury
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Newbury College for more info.
Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. This entry level functional skills english course builds your speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. It is designed for adults who speak English as a second language and want to communicate more confidently in daily life and work. You will attend an induction session first, so the college can confirm this is the right starting level for you.
Who this course is for
This course improves skills in English speaking, reading and writing to help non-native speakers to better integrate into the society in which they live and may work. FENNS (functional English for non-native speakers) classes are for post 16/adult learners who have the right to be resident in the UK.
Entry requirements
Students need to attend an Induction Session at Newbury College to assess their current level of English.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and situations.
You'll practise reading simple texts, signs, and written information.
You'll build your writing skills for short, everyday tasks.
You'll learn vocabulary and language to help you in daily life in the UK.
You'll improve your ability to understand and respond to spoken English.
How you will learn
You will learn in a classroom at Newbury College, attending part-time during the day. Classes cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing through practical activities. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes tasks that reflect real everyday situations. You will be assessed on your ability to communicate in English across all four skill areas.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supports daily communication with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: reads labels, handles written instructions, serves customers.
Cleaning operative: follows written health and safety instructions.
Kitchen assistant: understands spoken and written instructions in a busy kitchen.
School support worker: communicates with staff, parents, and children.
Warehouse operative: reads labels, signs, and basic written instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the natural next step, building further on your reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the level employers and colleges commonly ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a stepping stone toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the recognised gcse english alternative accepted by many employers and further education courses.
