Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English course in Stanley. Classes run at DurhamLearn The Louisa Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 36 weeks, you'll work on reading, writing, and communication skills at your own pace. This entry level functional skills english qualification is a recognised step toward Level 1 and, eventually, a GCSE English alternative at Level 2. You'll sit a Pearson Edexcel assessment when you're ready.
Who this course is for
Anyone wishing to boost their skills and gain a functional skills qualification
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll speak clearly to communicate basic information to others.
You'll use English in practical, everyday situations at work and in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll attend face-to-face classroom sessions at the centre each week. Learning is at your own pace, focusing on the skills most relevant to you. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel external test, which you'll sit when your tutor confirms you're ready. Your tutor will guide your preparation throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn The Louisa 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: workplace forms and safety notices require reading skills
Receptionist or admin assistant: written and spoken English essential
Classroom or nursery support worker: communication skills needed daily
Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and instructions
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE English alternative.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4 (C).
