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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Online

CostFREE
Duration25 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
Start29 Oct 2026
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English. Study online, at your own pace, over 25 weeks.

Activities link to everyday life and work. No formal entry requirements are needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3, a recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences.

Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time.

Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session.

All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams.

Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Entry Level 3

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in everyday conversations.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions in familiar situations.
  • You'll identify the main points in short texts and spoken information.
  • You'll use correct spelling and punctuation in your writing.

How you will learn

You study online through course activities and materials linked to everyday life and work. When you're ready, you'll take assessments that cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Speaking and listening assessments take place as part of your course. Reading and writing assessments are also completed when your tutor confirms you are ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn! Leicestershire Adult Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles written and spoken communication with customers.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and writes basic records.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and communicates with colleagues and customers.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written instructions and completes paperwork.
  • School support worker, supports communication in a classroom setting.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1, the next step up from Entry Level 3.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification most employers and colleges accept as a GCSE English equivalent.
  • GCSE English, if you want to sit the full exam qualification after building your skills.
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