Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English course in Manchester. Classes run at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 38 weeks. The pace is steady, with time to build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills week by week. This entry level functional skills english qualification is a step toward Level 1 and, eventually, the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Refer to the website for course information.
Entry requirements
Check the website for information on course entry requirement.
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 listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate needs and ideas in familiar contexts.
You'll identify the main points in written and spoken material.
You'll complete simple forms and short written tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is built around reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Assessment is through a formal test set by Pearson Edexcel, covering the skills you've practised during the course. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout the 38 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greenheys Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Warehouse operative: written instructions and forms part of the role
Cleaner or catering assistant: workplace paperwork and communication
School support worker: reading and writing needed for classroom tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE English equivalent level.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English alternative. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
