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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Selby – Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service

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 Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. Sessions are spread across the week at a manageable pace, making them workable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

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 key information from everyday documents such as signs, forms, and notices.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks that test reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. These are practical tasks based on everyday situations, not formal written exams in the traditional sense. Your tutor will assess your progress as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service 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, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, completing simple records
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to a functional skills english course at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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