Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. The course runs for 72 hours in total. A functional skills english course at this level is a recognised step toward Level 1 and eventually Level 2, which is the GCSE english equivalent accepted by many employers. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning. Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2) with certificate.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly and accurately.
You'll use basic punctuation, spelling, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen to and follow straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and respond to questions.
You'll identify the main points from short spoken and written materials.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based at Francis St Calderdale College. You'll learn through group activities, reading and writing tasks, and speaking and listening exercises with your tutor and other learners. Assessment is through tasks and a formal test set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening components.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many roles ask for basic English skills
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
Warehouse operative: forms, labels, and safety signs require solid reading
Receptionist or admin support: written and spoken English used constantly
Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with customers
Classroom support assistant: entry-level English is a starting point for this route
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE english alternative that many employers and training providers accept.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the gcse english equivalent recognised by employers, colleges, and apprenticeship providers across the UK.
