Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, and communication skills at Entry Level 2. The course runs over 36 weeks. An initial guidance session helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan. Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English is a step toward Entry Level 3 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
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 familiar everyday situations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions in writing.
You'll identify the main points from short written information.
You'll use writing for practical purposes such as forms, notes, and messages.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor supporting you through reading, writing, and communication tasks. Assessment is through set tasks and a written test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Roundhouse Lifelong Learning 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 at application
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist or admin support: writing messages, emails, and simple documents
Classroom or nursery support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Level 1 Functional Skills English: moves you closer to the Level 2 qualification.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre offers courses at a range of levels, so you can progress without changing centre.
