Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Guisborough. Classes run at Prior Pursglove College. You'll study full-time during the day, building your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across one year. This course is open to students aged 16 to 18. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and your learning will be planned around your individual needs. Entry Level 2 sits below the GCSE English alternative offered by Functional Skills Level 2, making it a solid foundation for progressing through the qualification levels.
Who this course is for
This course is available to students aged 16-18 yrs
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 spoken situations.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as signs, forms, and notices.
You'll use writing for practical everyday purposes, such as filling in forms or writing short messages.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2) includes a reading task, a writing task, and a speaking, listening, and communication task. These are assessed through set tasks rather than a traditional exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Prior Pursglove College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written communications.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing basic paperwork.
Care assistant: supporting written records and everyday communication.
Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and rotas.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety signs and completing simple forms.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, moving you closer to the GCSE English alternative level.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): builds on Entry Level skills toward everyday and workplace English.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers and further education courses ask for.
