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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Newquay – Newquay Link Into Learning

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 Newquay. Classes run at Newquay Link Into Learning, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 22 weeks, you'll build core reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a supportive adult setting. This is an entry level functional skills english course designed for adults who want to improve their English and gain a recognised qualification. It sits below the GCSE english alternative route of Level 2, giving you a solid starting point.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualificaion in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, familiar texts.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll communicate clearly in straightforward spoken exchanges.
  • You'll listen and respond to simple spoken information.
  • You'll follow and give basic instructions in everyday situations.
  • You'll use English in practical, real-world contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newquay Link Into Learning. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills at Entry Level 1. You'll complete set tasks as part of the City and Guilds assessment requirements for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newquay Link Into Learning 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, writing, and communication are daily tasks
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions is essential
  • Cleaner or domestic support worker: written health and safety awareness required
  • Kitchen assistant: reading menus, labels, and instructions
  • Childcare support worker: communication with parents and colleagues

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 follow. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each step builds directly on the last.

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