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Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub. You'll start with an assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 1. It runs over 55 hours of daytime classes. A free functional skills english course for adults who want a recognised starting point for their English skills.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills English Entry level Accredited Qualifications - If you want to improve your English skills or start working towards a nationally recognised qualification, this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

19+ You will be required to complete an assessment to determine what level you need to study.

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 communicate basic information.
  • You'll identify key information from everyday documents such as signs, forms, and notices.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at the centre during the day. Learning is flexible, so sessions can be arranged around your availability. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub 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 stock instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, notices, and basic paperwork
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written food hygiene 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 alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each step builds on the last, and the centre can guide you on which level to take next.

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