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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Durham

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English course in Durham. Classes run at Newton Hall Community Centre, part-time during the day, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. Over 36 weeks, you'll strengthen your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at your own pace. This entry level functional skills english course is a recognised step toward the GCSE english alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. You'll sit an assessment at the end to earn your Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2).

Who this course is for

Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, signs, and short articles.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including notes, messages, and simple forms.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll listen to and follow spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and respond to questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in short spoken and written material.

How you will learn

You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at Newton Hall Community Centre. Your tutor will work with you on reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. You'll complete an initial assessment at the start so your learning is focused on the skills most useful to you. Assessment is through a formal test set by Pearson Edexcel, taken at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newton Hall Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and talking with customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Receptionist: writing messages, reading correspondence, speaking with visitors
  • Classroom support assistant: supporting teachers with everyday written tasks
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: reading rotas, labels, and health and safety notices

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English, then Level 1 Functional Skills English. From there, Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE english equivalent that many employers and colleges accept. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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