Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

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

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People on evenings, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2. This is a free functional skills english course for adults aged 19 and over who do not already hold an Entry Level 2 English qualification or higher. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level 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, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll fill in forms and write short messages clearly.
  • You'll listen to and follow straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll take part in simple conversations and express your views clearly.
  • You'll identify the main points in everyday texts such as notices, signs, and instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Atmosphere Centre for Young People during evening sessions. Assessment is through a formal written exam set by City and Guilds, covering reading and writing. Speaking and listening is assessed separately, usually through a short observed task. Your tutor will use class activities and practice tasks to prepare you 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

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential.
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes requires this level.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing forms.
  • Retail assistant: handling written communications and till receipts.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: reading rotas, labels, and safety notices.
  • School support worker: a stepping stone toward the English needed for training.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to the Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in English, then Level 1, and then Level 2. The Level 2 Functional Skills English Certificate is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and training providers ask for. It opens doors to further vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, and college courses.

Apply on northyorks.gov.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Atmosphere Centre for Young People

More courses near you