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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills over 18 weeks, studying part-time at a manageable pace. An initial assessment confirms this is the right level for you. This is an entry level functional skills english course for adults who don't yet hold an Entry Level 2 English qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 2 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notes, and short messages.
  • You'll write simple sentences clearly, using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen to and follow short spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar everyday situations.
  • You'll identify the main points from short written and spoken material.
  • You'll complete simple forms and write short personal messages.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, with group activities, reading and writing tasks, and speaking and listening practice. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering all four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete these assessments at the centre. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many care roles ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: roles that require basic written communication
  • School support worker: entry-level roles often require English at this level

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English to keep building your skills. After that, Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at your own pace.

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