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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough – St Marys Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough. Classes run at St Marys Centre, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll work on reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills across around 55 hours of flexible daytime learning. This is a recognised entry level functional skills english qualification that employers and colleges accept. You'll have an initial assessment first, so St Marys Centre can confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is suited for Anyone who:

Would like to brush up, improve their English Want to help their children with their English Gain a recognized qualification to help with employment Need entry to University or other College programme Want to get on in their job

Entry requirements

You must be age 19+

We will check your current skills and advise you what Level you need to work at.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple forms.
  • You'll spell and punctuate common words accurately.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
  • You'll build the English skills that employers and colleges look for at entry level.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll study online at times that suit you and attend daytime sessions at St Marys Centre. Assessment is through a formal written exam and a speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. Your tutor will use the initial skills check to plan your learning and track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Marys 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 and writing skills needed for daily records
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices
  • Receptionist: writing messages and speaking with visitors
  • School support worker: helping children requires confident English

What you could study next

Once you've completed Entry Level 3, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could move into a vocational qualification, an apprenticeship, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma if university is your goal.

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