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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Manchester – Greenheys Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration38 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 Manchester. Classes run at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 38 weeks. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 3. It suits anyone who wants to study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent; this Entry Level 3 course builds the foundation toward that.

Who this course is for

Refer to the website for course information.

Entry requirements

Check the website for information on course entry requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll write clearly using basic sentences, punctuation, and spelling.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ask questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in simple documents and signs.
  • You'll complete straightforward forms and written tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Greenheys Adult Learning Centre. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through group activities and guided practice. Assessment is through tasks and a formal exam set by Pearson Edexcel. The speaking and listening component is assessed by your tutor. Reading and writing are assessed through an external test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Greenheys Adult Learning 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 expected.
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes requires this level.
  • Retail assistant: handling written instructions and communicating with customers.
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and safety information.
  • School support worker: many roles ask for a functional skills english qualification.
  • Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors confidently.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, followed by Functional Skills English Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is accepted by employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. From there, you could move into a vocational qualification, an apprenticeship, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma depending on your goals.

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