Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. 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. The course runs for around 55 hours part-time. Functional Skills English qualifications are the recognised GCSE English alternative when employers ask for English at this level.
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 develop your speaking and listening skills for everyday conversations and situations.
You'll communicate more confidently in personal and professional settings.
You'll build the English skills needed for further study or work.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Lambeth Adult Learning. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering reading, writing, and spoken communication. Before you start, you'll complete an English initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment so the course is matched to your level. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life English use, in line with the City and Guilds qualification requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is often required.
Care assistant: reading and writing skills support daily care tasks.
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices.
Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors.
Classroom support assistant: reading and writing are core to the role.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up from Entry Level 2, building further reading, writing, and communication skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to the GCSE English equivalent level and opens more job and study options.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4, which many employers and colleges ask for.
