Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around your day. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2, and runs for around 85 hours part-time. It's a step toward the Entry Level 3 and Level 1 qualifications that lead to the GCSE English alternative most employers recognise. You'll sit a City and Guilds assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
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 conversations and discussions.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information on familiar subjects.
You'll complete practical writing tasks such as forms, notes, and short messages.
You'll build your understanding of how words and sentences work together.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre during evening sessions. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and guided activities. Assessment is set by City and Guilds and includes a written test and a speaking and listening assessment. Your tutor will carry out an initial assessment at the start to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected.
Care assistant: reading and writing skills used daily in this role.
Warehouse operative: forms, labels, and basic written communication required.
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks.
Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and completing records.
School support worker: reading and writing support for classroom roles.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3): the next step up, building on what you've covered here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE English equivalent that many employers ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative, accepted by most employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4.
