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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
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 Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time. You'll work on reading, writing, and speaking English at Entry Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This is a strong starting point if you're building toward a functional skills english qualification or exploring a gcse english alternative further down the line.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 1 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

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 and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and information.
  • You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as signs, forms, and notices.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education during evening sessions. Assessment is through tasks that reflect everyday reading, writing, speaking, and listening situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to complete these tasks at Entry Level 1. There is no formal written exam in the traditional sense; assessment is task-based and carried out as part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills at application
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, forms, and written instructions
  • Warehouse operative: understanding written safety notices and instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, instructions, and basic paperwork
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and food hygiene notices

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English, then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is the Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English, and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers and further education courses ask for.

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