Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough. Classes run at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough, part-time during the day, over 15 days. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 3. It's a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll work toward a functional skills english qualification that helps you progress to Level 1 English, and is recognised by employers as a step toward the GCSE english alternative many job roles require.
Who this course is for
The English Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in English so that you can progress to the next level of English Functional Skills
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes such as forms, notes, and messages.
You'll spell and punctuate accurately at Entry Level 3.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information and ideas.
You'll build the English skills needed to progress to Level 1 Functional Skills English.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough, with a tutor guiding you through reading, writing, and speaking and listening tasks. Assessment is through a combination of on-screen or paper-based tests and a portfolio of evidence. Your tutor will carry out an initial assessment at the start to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and to plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IntoUniversity Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Care assistant: communicating with clients and completing records
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and health and safety notices
School support worker: reading and writing support for classroom roles
What you could study next
Level 1 Functional Skills English: the natural next step after Entry Level 3, building toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: recognised by employers as equivalent to a GCSE English pass. Opens doors to further training, apprenticeships, and a wide range of jobs.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or after this qualification.
