Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, part-time during the day. The course runs over around six months, giving you time to build your English skills at a manageable pace. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This entry level functional skills english course suits adults who want to strengthen their everyday English before moving to a higher level. When employers ask for GCSE English or a gcse english equivalent, Functional Skills qualifications are the recognised alternative.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/adults/
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
You'll listen to spoken information and pick out key points.
You'll speak clearly enough to take part in simple conversations.
You'll follow written instructions and forms used at work or in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Grimsby Institute, attending part-time during the day. Learning is practical and task-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through a combination of tasks set by City and Guilds. You'll complete written tasks and a speaking and listening assessment. Your tutor will guide you through what each assessment involves before you sit it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many care roles ask for basic English skills
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms
Receptionist: written and spoken English needed for this role
Classroom support assistant: schools expect solid written English
Cleaner or facilities operative: completing records and reading rotas
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up from Entry Level 2, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Level 1 Functional Skills English: builds toward the standard many employers and training providers ask for.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the recognised gcse english alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to further vocational training and apprenticeships.
