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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Hinckley

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, with daytime attendance and flexible study to fit around your life. This entry level functional skills english course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 2. It runs for around 55 hours in total. You'll build practical English skills that help with everyday communication, job applications, and further study. A free functional skills english course for adults with no current recognised English qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to improve their English skills and currently do not have a recognised qualification at Entry Level 2. It will also help to improve employability, communication and anaylsis skills, which are helpful in all areas.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold any English qualifications and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write clearly for simple everyday purposes, including forms and short messages.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
  • You'll identify the main points in written and spoken information.
  • You'll use basic grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Hinckley, with a flexible daytime timetable. Assessment is through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete written tasks and a spoken communication assessment. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and rotas
  • Administrator: writing emails, forms, and basic documents

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, the natural next step is the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3). After that, you can progress to Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE english alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Each level builds on the last and opens up more job and training options.

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