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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2. The pace is manageable, making it practical for anyone fitting study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 2 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 stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll follow and take part in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll complete forms and write short messages for practical purposes.
  • You'll identify the main points in simple written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Harrogate Civic Centre. Sessions cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and exercises. Assessment is through set tasks that test each skill area. You'll complete these tasks as part of the course, and your work will be submitted for marking against the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Warehouse operative: written instructions and forms part of the role
  • Cleaner or caretaker: written health and safety guidance to follow
  • Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, labels, and rotas
  • Childminder or nursery assistant: written records and parent communication

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English, then Level 1. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each step builds on the last. If you also want to improve your maths, Entry Level Functional Skills Maths runs alongside English at many centres.

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