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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. Daytime sessions are designed to fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

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, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, forms, and short messages.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll fill in forms and write short notes for everyday purposes.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly to give and ask for information.
  • You'll identify the main points in short spoken and written material.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; you'll be assessed on set tasks that demonstrate your skills at Entry Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
  • Warehouse operative: understanding written instructions and forms
  • Cleaner or domestic support worker: following written rotas and safety notices
  • School or nursery support worker: communicating with staff and parents
  • Kitchen assistant: reading labels, orders, and hygiene notices

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each step builds on the last, and your centre can advise which level suits you next.

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