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Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre

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

Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills without a formal exam. At 55 hours, it fits around a busy life. You must not already hold an Entry Level 2 or higher English qualification, and you'll need to be 19 or over. Earn a City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills (Entry 2) when you complete the course.

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 develop your reading skills to understand everyday texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly for common purposes, such as forms and messages.
  • You'll build your speaking skills to communicate in familiar situations.
  • You'll improve your listening skills to follow and respond to spoken information.
  • You'll learn to use basic grammar, punctuation, and spelling more accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Harrogate Civic Centre, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities with a tutor. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than a formal exam, so you build evidence of your skills as you go. There is no end-of-course exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist: written and spoken English needed for front-desk work.
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily.
  • Care assistant: clear communication is essential in care settings.
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing basic paperwork.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and signing in sheets.
  • Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and basic food hygiene notices.

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 2 Certificate, you could move on to a Certificate in English Skills (Entry 3), then Functional Skills English Level 1, and from there Functional Skills English Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, which many employers ask for. Each step builds on the last, and the same part-time daytime format is often available at the same centre.

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