Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Wandsworth – LIBS Training – Evening

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Wandsworth. Evening classes at LIBS Training let you fit study around your week. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating. You'll need to have achieved an Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification, or score at working towards Entry Level 2 in your initial assessment. At 55 hours part-time, this entry level functional skills english course builds the English skills you use in everyday life and work.

Who this course is for

This course will enable you to develop your ability to understand and use effective skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in both your personal and professional life.

Entry requirements

You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an entry 1 Functional Skills qualification in English prior to the course or score at working towards Entry level 2 in your initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as messages, notes, and simple forms.
  • You'll speak and listen effectively in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll communicate information and ideas in familiar situations.
  • You'll use English to support you in daily life, work, and further study.

How you will learn

Classes are held in the classroom at LIBS Training. You'll learn through group activities, guided reading and writing tasks, and speaking and listening practice. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. You'll complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before the course begins, so your learning is planned around your current level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written and spoken English used daily
  • Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication are core tasks
  • Care assistant: clear communication with clients and colleagues required
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing records part of the role
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork
  • Classroom or nursery support worker: speaking and listening skills essential

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. Each step builds on the last, so your progress is steady and supported.

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