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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Dudley

CostFREE
Duration76 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Course in Dudley. Classes run at Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Learning Centre on Thursday mornings, part-time during the day.

The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Sessions run for two hours a week, for up to 40 weeks, around 76 hours of study in total. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, to make sure this is the right level for you. The course is open to anyone who does not already hold a GCSE grade C (grade 4) or above in English.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their English and who does not already have a GCSE grade C (4) or above.

Entry requirements

None, before joining a course, all learners will have an initial assessment to ensure that you are on the correct level course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding everyday texts and documents.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking skills, including how to communicate clearly in conversation.
  • You'll improve your listening skills and your ability to respond to spoken information.
  • You'll work with online resources and workbooks to support your classroom learning.

How you will learn

Classes are tutor-led in the classroom, supported by independent study at home using online resources and workbooks. You'll have an initial and diagnostic assessment at the start. Progress is assessed throughout the course. The final assessment includes a separate exam paper for reading and writing, plus a speaking and listening assessment.

What you will need to bring

Bring a notebook, pen, and pencil to each session.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Care assistant, uses written and spoken English in daily care work.
  • Retail assistant, handles written tasks such as stock records and customer notes.
  • Receptionist, reads, writes, and speaks confidently as part of the role.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written instructions and completes basic paperwork.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1, the next step up from Entry Level 3.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
  • ESOL classes, if you are also developing English as an additional language.
  • Functional Skills Maths, to build your numeracy skills alongside your English.
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