Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Camborne – Cornwall Adult Education Service

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a supportive adult setting. This is a recognised entry level functional skills english qualification that helps you move toward the GCSE English equivalent standard at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
  • You'll spell common words and use basic punctuation correctly.
  • You'll listen to and follow spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and respond to questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in short written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning is practical and built around everyday English tasks. Assessment is through a formal test covering reading and writing, plus a speaking and listening assessment. Your tutor will prepare you for each part before you sit the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes requires solid English
  • Retail assistant: handling queries and written tasks day to day
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist: communicating clearly in writing and in person
  • School support worker: many roles require a minimum English qualification

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, moving you closer to the GCSE English alternative standard.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: builds on Entry Level 3 and prepares you for Level 2.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to a GCSE English pass. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.

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