Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Barnsley. Classes run at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 2. It's a step toward Entry Level 3 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative. You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.
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 everyday speaking and listening situations.
You'll follow and give straightforward instructions.
You'll identify the main points from spoken information.
You'll complete simple forms and written tasks relevant to daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Royston Lifelong Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll be assessed on your ability to complete these tasks at Entry Level 2 standard. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Royston 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
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
Warehouse operative: following written instructions is essential
Cleaner or caretaker: completing records and understanding safety notices
Kitchen assistant: reading menus, labels, and basic written instructions
Receptionist or admin support: a stepping stone once you progress further
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 GCSE English equivalent level.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the qualification employers recognise in place of GCSE English, opening doors to a wider range of jobs and further training.
ESOL courses: if English is not your first language, ESOL classes run alongside Functional Skills at many centres.
