Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English at Preston College

CostFREE
Duration24 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Preston. Classes run at Preston College. You'll study during the day, building core English skills across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course takes around 24 hours in total. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan. This entry level functional skills english course suits anyone working toward a functional skills english qualification for the first time. Earn a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 1) with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life

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 straightforward spoken instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information in everyday situations.
  • You'll identify the main point in a short piece of writing.
  • You'll use capital letters, full stops, and question marks correctly.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Preston College during daytime sessions. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through guided activities and practice tasks. Assessment is through a combination of tasks set and marked by your tutor, covering each skill area. You'll complete the assessment when your tutor confirms you're ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Preston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: roles where basic written English is needed
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and complete simple paperwork
  • Kitchen assistant: read rotas, labels, and basic food hygiene notices
  • Care assistant: communicate clearly with colleagues and service users
  • Retail assistant: handle simple written tasks and customer communication
  • Laundry or facilities operative: follow written workplace instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to an entry level functional skills english course 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 equivalent and is what many employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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