Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

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

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 English Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. The course is designed for adults who want to improve their English and gain an english qualification without sitting a formal exam. You'll cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2. The course runs for 55 hours, so you can build your skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You must not already hold an Entry Level 2 or higher English qualification.

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 clearly, including messages, notes, and simple forms.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and ideas with others.
  • You'll build vocabulary to help you in daily life and work.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding each session. The course is assessed through portfolio-based tasks and practical activities rather than a formal exam. You'll complete tasks that reflect real everyday situations, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, so there is no single high-pressure test at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Care assistant: following written instructions, communicating with clients
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing basic paperwork
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: understanding rotas and written guidance
  • Receptionist or admin support: reading and writing everyday correspondence

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level english course, you can move on to:

  • City and Guilds Certificate in English Skills (Entry Level 3): the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader english qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers treat as equivalent to a GCSE in English.

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