Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Manchester. Classes run at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, daytime and part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. Over 38 weeks, you'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 3. This free functional skills english course for adults covers everyday English tasks: understanding texts, writing clearly, and communicating with confidence in work and daily life. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent, and this course sets you on that path.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
You'll write clearly for common purposes such as forms, notes, and messages.
You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately at Entry Level 3.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly and take part in straightforward conversations.
You'll identify the main points in short texts and simple instructions.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is practical and based on everyday English tasks. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening task, both set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential in care settings.
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and talking with customers.
Warehouse operative: understanding written safety notices and completing forms.
School support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children daily.
Receptionist: writing messages, reading correspondence, and speaking on the phone.
Cleaner or catering assistant: following written instructions and completing records.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english alternative, accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4 or above.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or after this qualification.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in care, retail, or business, which often require Functional Skills English alongside them.
