Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Liverpool. Classes run at Greenbank College, full-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for your current skills. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2, building the English you need to move into a vocational programme or further study. It typically takes one year.
Who this course is for
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan. This course is suitable for students who: - have achieved Entry Level 1 Functional Skills - are taking a vocational course for which English is required - would like to brush up on their English skills in order to start a vocational programme
Entry requirements
To start on this course you need to show at initial assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills.
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 and accurately.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
You'll identify the main points in a short piece of writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Greenbank College, with daytime sessions throughout the week. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. City and Guilds sets the assessments for this qualification. Your tutor will use your initial assessment to plan your learning and track your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: clear written and spoken English needed for customer-facing roles.
Care assistant: reading care plans and communicating with clients and colleagues.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices.
Catering assistant: following written instructions and communicating with the team.
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and handling enquiries.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you toward the standard employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, widely asked for by employers and required for many vocational and professional courses.
