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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Brent

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service. Sessions are part-time and daytime, making them manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for everyday and workplace situations. This entry level functional skills english course is a recognised gcse english alternative, accepted by many employers and colleges in place of GCSE English. You'll sit an assessment at the start so the course is matched to the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.

Entry requirements

Initial assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
  • You'll develop your speaking skills to communicate confidently in familiar situations.
  • You'll practise listening and responding to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll build vocabulary and grammar for use in daily life and work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is through a formal Pearson Edexcel examination covering the reading and writing components, and a separate speaking and listening assessment carried out by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is often required
  • Care assistant: communication skills are essential in care settings
  • Receptionist: reading, writing, and speaking skills used daily
  • Retail assistant: helps with serving customers and handling paperwork
  • Warehouse operative: needed for reading instructions and completing forms
  • School support worker: basic English skills often a minimum requirement

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to a higher level of the free functional skills english qualification. Level 1 Functional Skills English builds on Entry Level 3 skills. After that, Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised gcse english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above. Both are available as funded courses for eligible adults.

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