Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 18 weeks part-time and covers the core reading, writing, and speaking skills assessed at Entry Level 2. 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. A step toward the Entry Level 3 and Level 1 functional skills english classes that lead to the GCSE english alternative recognised by employers.
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 short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll communicate clearly in everyday speaking and listening situations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll complete forms and short written tasks relevant to daily life and work.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and written tasks. Assessment is through set tasks and a formal test that covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening components, as required for the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby 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 at entry level.
Retail assistant: reading and writing needed for stock, rotas, and customer notes.
Warehouse operative: written communication used daily for records and instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: completing logs and understanding written instructions.
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, labels, and food safety guidance.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 1: builds toward the standard many employers and colleges ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE english equivalent recognised when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent. Completing Entry Level 2 puts you on a clear route toward Level 2.
