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Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Catterick Garrison – Catterick Library & Information Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Catterick Garrison. Evening english classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can fit study around your week. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2. It runs for 55 hours part-time. Assessment is portfolio-based, so there is no formal exam to sit. You must be 19 or over to be eligible for funding; the centre will check your eligibility at enrolment.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills gain a qualification in English without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 2 level 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

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, signs, and simple instructions.
  • You'll write short pieces of text for everyday purposes, including notes and messages.
  • You'll use basic punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask simple questions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre during evening sessions. Learning is practical and task-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through a portfolio of work you build up during the course. There is no written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English supports this role.
  • Receptionist: reading and writing skills used daily in this job.
  • Care assistant: communication skills are central to care work.
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes required.
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork.

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 2 Certificate, you could move on to the Certificate in English Skills (Entry 3), then Functional Skills English Level 1, and on to Functional Skills English Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges as proof of English ability.

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