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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Islington

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Islington. Classes run at The Courtyard Islington. This course is for people who want to develop very basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 2 years.

Who this course is for

Students who need to develop very basic levels of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll read simple words, sentences, and short texts.
  • You'll write basic words and sentences for everyday purposes.
  • You'll listen and respond in simple spoken conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll recognise and use common punctuation and spelling in short written tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at The Courtyard Islington, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete practical tasks that reflect everyday English use. Speaking and listening are assessed separately from reading and writing.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Courtyard Islington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Completing an entry level functional skills english course opens doors to further study and work. Many roles ask for basic English skills as a starting point.
  • Warehouse operative: follow instructions, complete basic paperwork.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: read rotas, communicate with supervisors.
  • Kitchen assistant: follow written instructions, basic team communication.
  • Care assistant: read simple care notes, communicate with colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: read labels, handle basic customer queries.

What you could study next

After Entry Level 1, you could move on to the Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 Qualification, then Entry Level 3. From there, the Functional Skills English Level 1 Qualification and Level 2 Qualification follow. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on what you've already learned.

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