Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. This is a free functional skills english course for adults looking to build their English skills step by step.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
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 listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate needs and ideas in familiar contexts.
You'll identify the main points in simple written and spoken material.
You'll use English in practical, real-life situations such as forms and messages.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Taunton College with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. You'll complete set tasks and a formal assessment to achieve the qualification. Your tutor will support you throughout the 35 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected in most care roles.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing basic paperwork.
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing messages, emails, and simple documents.
Classroom or nursery support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children.
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level functional skills english qualification, you can move on to:
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 1: builds toward the Level 2 qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE english alternative.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE english grade 4, often required for further training and many jobs.
