Free Entry Level 2 English Reading Skills Course in Grays. Classes run at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre, full-time during the day. The course runs for 60 hours and covers reading as part of a broader English programme that also includes writing and speaking and listening. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16-18 (and 16-24 with an EHCP) who would like to gain a qualification in English.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll identify the main points and ideas in written material.
You'll follow written instructions in practical and everyday situations.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll build skills to support further English study in writing and speaking and listening.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre. Learning is full-time during the day. There is a formal assessment for the reading element of the course. The centre will also provide support with cost-of-living budgeting alongside your English studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TCHC Thurrock GAPS Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, reading product and policy information confidently.
Retail assistant, understanding written instructions and stock labels.
Warehouse operative, following written safety and process guides.
Care assistant, reading care plans and written handover notes.
Catering assistant, following written recipes and food safety instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English, the next step up in reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
Level 1 Functional Skills English, building toward the GCSE-equivalent level that many employers ask for.
Level 2 Functional Skills English, the recognised equivalent to GCSE English grade 4, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
