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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People

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 Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 18 weeks, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. This is a free functional skills english course open to adults who don't yet hold an Entry Level 2 or higher English qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.

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 short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll communicate clearly in everyday spoken conversations.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward information and instructions.
  • You'll identify the main points in simple written and spoken material.
  • You'll complete basic forms and written tasks relevant to daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand texts, produce written work, and take part in spoken communication. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a basic English qualification
  • Retail assistant: written and spoken English used daily
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written health and safety guidance
  • Childcare helper: communicating with parents and colleagues
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: reading, writing, and speaking clearly

What you could study next

Once you have Entry Level 2, you could move on to Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English, then Level 1 Functional Skills English. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. Each step builds on the last, so you can progress at a pace that works for you.

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