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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Ashford

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 35 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills english course builds your reading, writing, and speaking skills at Entry Level 2. It's a step toward Level 1 and eventually Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent. Funding is available for eligible adults.

Who this course is for

Funding is available for adults

Entry requirements

Please refer to Website

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll communicate clearly in everyday spoken situations.
  • You'll listen and respond to simple spoken information.
  • You'll use English in practical, real-life contexts such as forms and notices.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Brooklands College through tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll be assessed on each skill area separately. Before the course begins, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English is the right level for you and to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College 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 labels, writing notes, and serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing records
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: roles that require basic written communication
  • School support worker: entry-level roles often require functional English

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3, then Level 1, and then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and further education courses ask for. You could also use stronger English skills to support study in other subject areas, such as childcare, health and social care, or business.

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