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Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Leicester – Workpays Leicester

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 Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester, with daytime sessions to fit around your life. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across 55 hours of classroom-based study. The course suits anyone who doesn't yet hold a recognised English qualification at this level. It also helps with communication and analysis skills useful across most jobs. A City and Guilds entry level functional skills english qualification is a solid first step toward Level 1 and, eventually, a GCSE English alternative at Level 2.

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 short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write clearly for simple everyday purposes, such as messages and short notes.
  • You'll identify the main points in spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll use basic punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure in your writing.
  • You'll follow and respond to simple instructions and questions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Leicester. Assessment is carried out through tasks set by City and Guilds, covering reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. You'll complete a formal assessment when you're ready. Your tutor will work with you to prepare for each part.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester 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
  • Warehouse operative - reading instructions and completing forms
  • Care assistant - communication with clients and colleagues
  • Retail assistant - serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Cleaner or catering assistant - following written health and safety guidance
  • Administrator (entry-level) - writing emails and reading documents

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to a Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent that many employers ask for. You could also combine English study with a Functional Skills Maths qualification to strengthen your overall employability.

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