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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English Online – Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. The course runs over 18 weeks and covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 2. It suits anyone who needs flexibility around work, family, or other commitments. You'll sit an assessment at the end to earn your qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 2 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling
  • You'll complete forms and write short messages clearly
  • You'll follow and take part in straightforward conversations
  • You'll identify the main points from spoken information
  • You'll use everyday vocabulary to communicate in familiar situations

How you will learn

You'll study online through a mix of reading materials, written tasks, and listening activities. Assessment is through a formal end-point test covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm the format and how the speaking and listening component is conducted before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
  • Care assistant: reading and writing are part of daily duties
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions on the job
  • School support worker: reading and writing support tasks in a school setting

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 2, you could move on to Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English, then Level 1, and then Level 2. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised GCSE English equivalent. Many employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, so reaching Level 2 opens up a wider range of jobs and further training. You could also progress to an entry level functional skills english qualification in maths alongside your English studies.

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