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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Hinckley – Hinckley Library

CostFREE
Duration25 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start28 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Hinckley. Classes run at Hinckley Library, part-time during the day over 25 weeks.

You'll build skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Topics and activities connect to everyday life and work. You'll sit your assessments in class when you're ready.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences.

Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time.

Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session.

All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams.

Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Entry Level

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills using everyday texts and materials.
  • You'll practise writing clearly for real-life and work situations.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills through class activities.
  • You'll learn to understand and follow written instructions.
  • You'll gain skills in communicating information clearly in writing.
  • You'll work with texts linked to everyday life and the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hinckley Library. Sessions are part-time during the day. Your tutor will use activities and materials linked to everyday life and work. Assessment takes place in class time. You'll be entered for your assessments when you are ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hinckley Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Receptionist, handles written messages, emails, and face-to-face enquiries.
  • Care assistant, reads and follows written care plans and records notes.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and writes basic stock or shift records.
  • Warehouse operative, reads labels, instructions, and safety information.
  • School support assistant, helps with reading and writing tasks in class.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, the next step up in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, a stronger qualification recognised by many employers as a GCSE English alternative.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the full GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
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