Free Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Central Library, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. It typically takes 15 weeks and runs daytime. You'll need to be 19 or over, live in a Tees Valley postcode, and meet funded training eligibility requirements.
Who this course is for
This course is for those who are looking to improve their English skills, including reading, writing and speaking and listening. We have a variety of levels available to study, starting form entry level 1, all of the way through to level 2. This allows for individuals to gain an accredited qualification in this area, to support personal development and career pathways.
Entry requirements
Must meet all funding eligbility requirements, including:
Age 19+ on 31/08/25
Live in a Tees Valley Postcode
Not in any other form of funded training
Must meet all residency criteria to access funded training.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write simple sentences and short texts for everyday purposes.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll take part in short conversations and follow spoken instructions.
You'll listen and respond to simple spoken information.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of time at Middlesbrough Central Library and online learning you can do at home. Assessment is through tasks set by NCFE covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Your tutor will use an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and to plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Central Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: writing notes and communicating with colleagues and clients.
Retail assistant: handling written information and talking with customers.
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written instructions and rotas.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the next step up, building on reading, writing, and communication skills.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1: moves you toward the standard many employers ask for.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths alternative that satisfies most employer and college entry requirements for English.
