Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Newton Aycliffe. Classes run at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 1. An initial assessment confirms this is the right starting point and helps plan your learning. This is a recognised entry level functional skills english qualification for anyone looking to strengthen their English from the ground up.
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 on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll listen to and follow short spoken instructions and information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate straightforward information.
You'll identify key information in everyday documents such as forms, signs, and notices.
You'll use English in practical, everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face sessions in a classroom at Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community Centre. Learning is at your own pace, with tutor support throughout. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete a formal assessment when you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newton Aycliffe Youth and Community 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
Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and written instructions
Warehouse operative: following written safety and process instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, instructions, and notices
Kitchen assistant: understanding written recipes and food hygiene guidance
School support worker: communicating with staff and families in writing
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building 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 significant step toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges recognise.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the gcse english equivalent, accepted by most employers in place of a GCSE grade 4.
