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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Widnes – Riverside College Kingsway Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills at Entry Level 2. It typically takes 5 months part-time. This free functional skills english course is open to adults aged 19 and over.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

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 communicate clearly in everyday speaking and listening situations.
  • You'll identify the main points in written information.
  • You'll complete simple forms and written tasks accurately.
  • You'll follow and give straightforward instructions.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and written tasks. Assessment is through a formal written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass each component to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus 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 are daily tasks
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: understanding written health and safety information
  • School support worker: written communication with staff and families

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 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 entry level functional skills english qualification is a solid starting point for that journey.

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