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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Online – Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, which makes it easier to fit around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, and communication at Entry Level 1. It typically takes 18 weeks. You'll need to be 19 or over to be eligible for funding; the centre will check any further eligibility when you enrol.

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple written information.
  • You'll write basic words and sentences clearly.
  • You'll spell common everyday words.
  • You'll listen to and follow simple spoken instructions.
  • You'll communicate simple information to others.
  • You'll use punctuation and basic sentence structure.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through reading, writing, and communication tasks at your own pace. Assessment is through a combination of portfolio evidence and a formal written test set by City and Guilds. You'll complete tasks that show you can read, write, and communicate at Entry Level 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many care roles ask for basic English skills.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: understanding written rotas and safety notices.
  • Kitchen assistant: reading basic instructions and food labels.

What you could study next

Once you have Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English, 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 ask for. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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