Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English at Carlisle College

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College. You'll need Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English before you start. Daytime classes run part-time over 15 weeks, covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing, alongside grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. You'll work through a range of topics and practise tackling different reading and writing tasks. For anyone looking for a free functional skills english course for adults that fits around other commitments, the part-time daytime timetable keeps the pace manageable. Assessment includes an end-of-course test. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 3) with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at learners who have already achieved entry level 2 in functional skills and want to progress to level 1 Functional skills in English

Entry requirements

Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your listening skills across everyday topics such as home, work, travel, and leisure.
  • You'll practise speaking and build dialogues on familiar subjects.
  • You'll tackle a range of reading tasks suited to Entry Level 3.
  • You'll complete writing tasks that develop accuracy and clarity.
  • You'll improve your grammar, including tense structures and verb forms.
  • You'll build your vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.
  • You'll learn strategies for approaching different types of reading and writing questions.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time, with sessions covering all four language skills. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities, complete reading and writing tasks, and receive weekly homework. There is an end-of-course test in reading and writing. Speaking and listening are assessed as part of the course. Your teacher will also give ongoing feedback to support your progress throughout the 15 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College 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 skills used daily.
  • Care assistant: documentation and talking with clients requires solid English.
  • Retail sales assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks.
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices.
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident English.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Functional Skills English: the direct next step after Entry Level 3, building toward the GCSE english alternative that many employers ask for.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English: the recognised gcse english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
  • ESOL Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate: for learners developing English as a second or other language alongside functional skills.

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