Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. The course is designed for adults who want to build their English skills and gain a recognised english qualification without sitting a formal exam. You must not already hold an Entry Level 2 or higher English qualification. At 55 hours, it fits around other commitments and runs at a manageable pace. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills (Entry 2).
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, working with everyday texts and written materials.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes, such as forms, messages, and short letters.
You'll improve your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
You'll learn how to use grammar, punctuation, and spelling more accurately.
You'll build confidence using English in practical, real-life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Learning is practical and interactive, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than exam-based, so you'll be assessed on work you produce during the course. This means no end-of-course exam to sit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Receptionist: clear written and spoken English is essential
Care assistant: communication skills needed for daily client interaction
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and customer communication required
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and rotas
School support worker: reading and writing used throughout the role
What you could study next
Once you've completed this Entry Level 2 Certificate, you could move on to:
City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills (Entry 3) - the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English - a stepping stone toward the Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification.
Level 1 Functional Skills English - widely accepted by employers and colleges as a foundation English qualification.
