Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside ACE, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers spelling, grammar, reading, and communication skills. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you. It runs for 44 weeks part-time.
Who this course is for
If you want to improve your spelling, grammar, reading and communication then this course is for you!
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to complete an assessment before the course starts to make sure you are placed on a course at the right level for you.
What you will learn
You'll improve your spelling and grammar in everyday written English.
You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding texts and following instructions.
You'll practise spoken communication, including listening and responding clearly.
You'll build confidence writing for different purposes, such as messages, forms, and notes.
You'll learn to identify the main points in a piece of writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tameside ACE. Learning is part-time and takes place during the day. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life use of English, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tameside ACE will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: written records and communication are part of the role.
Retail assistant: reading instructions, labels, and written communications.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Receptionist or admin assistant: reading and writing are core to the work.
Classroom or school support assistant: supporting children's literacy needs.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up, building further on reading, writing, and communication.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE english alternative that many employers and colleges recognise.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. Completing Entry Level 2 puts you on a clear path toward it.
