Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Market Harborough

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 Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and takes around 55 hours to complete. It builds the English skills that support everyday work and communication. A free functional skills english course for adults who don't yet hold a recognised English qualification at this level.

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, such as messages and short notes.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
  • You'll identify the main points in a short piece of writing.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Market Harborough, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by City and Guilds, completed during the course. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 2; you are assessed on the work you produce throughout your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough 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 in most roles.
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork accurately.
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues every day.
  • Retail assistant: handling written queries, labels, and basic correspondence.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and health and safety notices.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to the Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3), then Level 1, and then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers ask for. Each step builds on the last, so your progress is steady and supported.

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