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Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Kettering – Workpays Kettering

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

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English in Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering. You'll start from the very beginning, building reading, writing, and communication skills in a supportive classroom setting. The course runs for 55 hours and suits anyone who doesn't yet hold a recognised English qualification. Improving your English opens doors in work, further study, and everyday life.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to improve their English skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 1. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold any English qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand simple texts, signs, and instructions.
  • You'll write basic sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll communicate clearly in familiar everyday situations.
  • You'll identify key information from short written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Workpays Kettering. Learning is flexible, so it fits around your schedule. You'll be assessed through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is practical and ongoing throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Kettering 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 useful
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, signs, and simple instructions
  • Care assistant: communicating clearly with colleagues and clients
  • Retail assistant: handling written tasks and customer communication
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and food hygiene notices

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers ask for. Each level builds on the last.

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