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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Hull

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 Hull. Classes run at The Avenues Adult Education Centre, with daytime sessions across 12 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll work on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation for everyday use in life and work. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you. For many employers, a functional skills english qualification at Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the starting point toward that.

Who this course is for

Our ESOL courses cover all aspects of English, including:

Speaking and listening Reading Writing Pronunciation Vocabulary and grammar

At Entry 3 you will work on improving your:

Speaking Listening Reading Writing Grammar Spelling and punctuation skills for everyday use in life and work

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements.

An Initial Assessment Session will be carried out before commencement of course to ensure you are studying at the correct level.

What you will learn

  • You'll say the names of the letters of the alphabet and identify key information from spoken statements
  • You'll respond to questions, make requests, and communicate feelings and opinions on straightforward topics
  • You'll read words and texts at Entry Level 3 and extract information from what you read
  • You'll use correct punctuation and spell words appropriate for this level
  • You'll write words, phrases, and simple sentences to communicate information clearly
  • You'll recognise how to write and respond to emails, letters, and other everyday documents
  • You'll develop vocabulary and grammar skills for use in daily life and work

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run during the day. Your teacher will give you regular feedback on your progress throughout the course, along with activities tailored to help you improve. Assessment is ongoing, with your teacher reviewing your work as you go. You'll be assessed across speaking and listening, reading, and writing to earn the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3).

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Avenues Adult Education Centre 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: reading and writing skills support daily care tasks
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing basic written records
  • School support worker: helping in classrooms requires confident English
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: entry-level roles that value basic written communication

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills for more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges as proof of English ability.
  • ESOL courses at Level 1 or Level 2: if English is your second language, ESOL qualifications develop the same skills in a structured way.
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