Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. This is a free functional skills english course for adults who want to strengthen their English at a manageable pace. The course takes around one year to complete. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a functional skills english qualification is the recognised alternative. You'll sit an assessment at the start so the college can confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and short documents.
You'll write simple sentences clearly, using correct spelling and punctuation.
You'll fill in forms and produce short written pieces for everyday purposes.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
You'll speak clearly to share information and ask questions in everyday contexts.
You'll identify the main points in texts and explain what they mean.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the daytime on a part-time timetable. You'll learn through a mix of group activities, written tasks, and speaking and listening exercises. Assessment is through externally set and marked tests covering reading and writing, plus a speaking and listening assessment. You'll need to pass each component to achieve the full qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication are core to the role
Care assistant: records, forms, and talking with clients all need solid English
Retail assistant: reading instructions and writing notes are part of daily work
Warehouse operative: safety signs, forms, and team communication require English
School support assistant: helping in classrooms needs confident reading and writing
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up if you want to keep building your English skills before moving to Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: a stronger foundation for work and further study, and a step toward the GCSE English equivalent at Level 2.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE English alternative, and often required for further training courses.
