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Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Newbury

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration37 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Newbury College for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course builds your speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. It is designed for non-native speakers aged 16 and over who have the right to live in the UK. The course runs over 37 weeks. You will start with an induction session so the college can assess your current level and plan your learning from there.

Who this course is for

This course improves skills in English speaking, reading and writing to help non-native speakers to better integrate into the society in which they live and may work. FENNS (functional English for non-native speakers) classes are for post 16/adult learners who have the right to be resident in the UK.

Entry requirements

Students need to attend an Induction Session at Newbury College to assess their current level of English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your spoken English in everyday situations.
  • You'll practise reading common texts, signs, and documents.
  • You'll improve your writing for practical purposes such as forms and messages.
  • You'll build vocabulary to help you communicate at work and in daily life.
  • You'll understand how to structure simple written English correctly.

How you will learn

You will attend classroom-based sessions at Newbury College during the day. Learning is delivered in small group settings covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday English use. You will be assessed on each skill area to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
  • Care assistant: read, write, and speak confidently in a care setting.
  • Retail assistant: handle written instructions and talk with customers.
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and complete basic paperwork.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: understand workplace notices and rotas.

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. After that, Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2 are the natural next steps. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers ask for. You could also look at an ESOL qualification if you want more structured language learning alongside your English skills development.

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