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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Sheffield – Landmarks Specialist College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Landmarks Specialist College, full-time during the day, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll build your reading, writing, and communication skills over the course of a year. This is an entry level functional skills english qualification open to anyone aged 14 or over who has not yet achieved this level. It is available to learners in England only. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are for learners of all ages. They are suitable for adults and young people across a wide range of settings. Note these qualifications are only available to centres and learners in England.

Entry requirements

For any learner who has not already achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 2 or above and is aged 14 plus.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write clearly for common purposes such as messages, forms, and notes.
  • You'll spell and punctuate familiar words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate in everyday situations.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll attend daytime sessions at Landmarks Specialist College and complete some study online. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills. You'll be assessed on your ability to use English in everyday situations. Both the online and in-centre elements contribute to your overall assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks Specialist College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: written records and communication are core to the role.
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes on the job.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
  • Receptionist: handling written messages and spoken enquiries.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules, labels, and instructions.
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene guidance.

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. From there, 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.

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