Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This entry level functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 2. The course runs over approximately 10 months part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll communicate clearly in everyday spoken conversations.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
You'll complete simple forms and written tasks for everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Scarborough TEC, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll complete these tasks during the course. There is no formal written exam in the traditional sense; instead, you are assessed through set tasks that test each skill area at Entry Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: clear written and spoken English supports daily care work.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are used every shift.
Warehouse operative: written instructions and forms are part of the role.
Cleaner or caretaker: basic written English helps with records and safety sheets.
Kitchen assistant: reading labels, instructions, and rotas requires this level.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE english alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the level that sits alongside GCSE English and is accepted where employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses at Entry Level 3 or above may also suit your next step.
