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Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – 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 Northallerton. Evening english classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course is for adults who want to improve their English and gain an entry level english qualification without sitting a formal exam. You'll work through reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. You'll need an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.

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 straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
  • You'll spell and punctuate everyday words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in everyday conversations.
  • You'll use basic grammar to construct simple written and spoken English.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through guided activities, group work, and practice tasks covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than a formal exam. You'll build up evidence of your skills during the course, and your tutor will support you throughout.

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

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily
  • Care assistant: record-keeping and talking with clients and colleagues
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and rotas

What you could study next

Once you have your Entry Level 2 Certificate, you could move on to a City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills (Entry 3), then work toward Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2. Functional Skills English Level 2 is recognised by employers and colleges as equivalent to a GCSE in English. Each step builds on the last and opens up more job and training options.

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