Free Entry Level 3 English Skills in Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This entry level english skills course is designed for people who want to improve their English and gain a recognised english skills qualification without sitting a traditional exam. The course runs over 55 hours part-time. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. You must not already hold an Entry Level 3 or higher English qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their English skills gain a qualification in English without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 3 level or higher qualification.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills at Entry Level 3.
You'll practise writing clearly for everyday purposes.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills.
You'll learn to understand and respond to straightforward texts.
You'll gain confidence using English in practical, real-life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening. Assessment is portfolio-based rather than a formal exam, which means your work is assessed through tasks and activities completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each stage and confirm exactly what you need to produce.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon 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
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, talking with customers
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork
School support assistant: English skills needed for working with children
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level english skills certificate, you could move on to:
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE in English.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses offer structured language learning at each level.
