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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Ealing. Classes run at Global Skills Training Centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills from the ground up. It runs over 55 hours of daytime classes. Whether you're looking for a gcse english alternative or taking your first steps with a functional skills english course, this qualification gives you a solid foundation.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners who have little or no previous experience of English and are designed to help them develop basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening

Entry requirements

Proof of id, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment, basic understanding of computers and Microsoft required, English and Maths initial assessments

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, working with everyday texts and written information.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills in real conversations and discussions.
  • You'll learn to follow and give instructions in spoken English.
  • You'll understand how to use punctuation, grammar, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll gain confidence handling written tasks you might meet at work or in daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Global Skills Training Centre, with a mix of group activities, guided practice, and tutor support. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. These are set and marked against the City and Guilds Entry Level 3 standard. Your tutor will use your initial assessment results to plan your learning from the start.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring proof of ID, proof of address, and proof of residence. Depending on your situation, you may also need proof of employment, a completed yearly tax return (if self-employed), or proof of unemployment. A basic understanding of computers and Microsoft is required before you start. Global Skills Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before your first session.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
  • Care assistant: supporting clients, reading care notes
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and labels
  • Receptionist: handling written messages and basic admin
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety instructions and schedules
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and food hygiene guidance

What you could study next

After Entry Level 3, you could move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is what many employers mean when they ask for 'GCSE English or equivalent'. From there, you could progress to a vocational qualification in your chosen field, or explore an Access to Higher Education Diploma if you're considering university.

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