Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Corby. Classes run at CKW Academy. This is a full-time daytime course, running over 75 hours. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a solid foundation level. It sits below GCSE English, making it a practical starting point if you're working toward a GCSE English alternative or need to strengthen your English before moving to Level 1 or Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including forms, notes, and short messages.
You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately at Entry Level 3.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas to others.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at CKW Academy, with a mix of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Assessment is through a combination of a written exam and a speaking and listening task, set and marked by City and Guilds. Your programme is planned individually based on your starting point and prior achievements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CKW Academy 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.
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: writing records and communicating with colleagues and clients.
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails, forms, and messages.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1): the next step up, strengthening reading, writing, and communication for work and further study.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 2): the recognised GCSE English equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route.
