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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Mansfield – West Notts College Old Town Hall Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Mansfield. Classes run at West Notts College Old Town Hall Adult Learning Centre, with daytime sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The course runs part-time over 12 months, so you can fit study around work, family, or other commitments. You'll develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for everyday life and work. An initial assessment at the start makes sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This FREE course is intended for anyone wishing to develop their English skills and will focus on basic skills and how to apply them in everyday life. You can progress through the Functional Skills levels gaining nationally recognised qualifications. Why study this course? Help your child with their homework Improve your chance of getting a job Enhance your reading and writing skills Gain the confidence to learn and work effectively and independently. You can study on-campus with daytime and evening study options available at our Adult Learning Centre. This is your chance to learn English at your own pace in small groups in a discreet and supportive environment.

Entry requirements

Learners are required to be aged 19 or over (on August 31 2025). You will undertake an initial assessment to determine what level you are currently working at and what level of course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll listen, understand, and respond clearly in a range of everyday situations.
  • You'll build your vocabulary and understand how words are used in context.
  • You'll read everyday texts accurately and with confidence.
  • You'll write clearly using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • You'll develop the reading and writing skills needed for work and further study.

How you will learn

You'll study in small, supportive classroom groups at West Notts College Old Town Hall Adult Learning Centre. Learning is delivered face to face, at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life English use, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College Old Town Hall Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and customer communication skills apply directly
  • Warehouse operative: workplace forms, instructions, and safety notices require solid English
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails and reading documents confidently
  • Teaching assistant: supporting children with reading and writing
  • Childminder or nursery worker: written records and parent communication

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is accepted by many employers and colleges in place of a GCSE grade 4. From there, you could progress to a GCSE English qualification or use your English Certificate as part of an application for vocational training, an apprenticeship, or further study.

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