Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Preston – Preston College

CostFREE
Duration30 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Preston. Classes run at Preston College. You'll study during the day, with flexible options to fit around your schedule. The course covers everyday reading, writing, and communication skills used in daily life and work. It takes around 30 hours to complete. You'll sit an assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
  • You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll follow and respond to simple spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll communicate clearly in familiar, everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Preston College, with a mix of group activities and individual tasks. Assessment is through a set task and a reading and writing test, completed under supervised conditions. Your tutor will carry out an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English is the right level for you, and to plan your learning from there.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and simple instructions
  • Care assistant: writing basic notes and following written guidance
  • Warehouse operative: understanding written safety and task instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, instructions, and notices
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and hygiene guidance

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering slightly more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: builds toward the GCSE English equivalent level. A free functional skills english course at Level 1 is widely available for adults.
  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: if you want to strengthen your number skills alongside your English.

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