Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. It suits anyone who needs to strengthen their English before moving on to higher-level study or work. You'll sit an assessment at the end to earn your qualification.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly to share information and ask questions.
You'll identify the main points in written and spoken material.
You'll complete practical writing tasks such as forms, notes, and messages.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bridgwater College. Sessions cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and guided activities. Assessment is by a formal written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Receptionist: clear written and spoken English needed daily.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and customer communication.
Care assistant: recording notes and communicating with clients.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and team communication.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading safety notices and rotas.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the standard employers and colleges ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative, accepted by most employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course runs alongside or after Functional Skills to develop everyday spoken English.
