Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, during the day, part-time. You'll need to have achieved an Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification, or score at working towards Entry Level 3 in your initial assessment, before you start. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating. These are the English skills that support everyday life, work, and further study. The course runs for around 55 hours. Functional Skills English qualifications are the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
This course will enable you to develop your ability to understand and use effective skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in your everyday life and work.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an entry 2 Functional Skills qualification in English prior to the course or score at working towards entry level 3 in your initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts used in everyday life and work.
You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll speak clearly and communicate effectively in familiar situations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information and instructions.
You'll develop the English skills needed for further study or employment.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Lambeth Adult Learning. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life situations. Before you start, you'll complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment. These help place you at the right level and plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning 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
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, talking with customers
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and written instructions
Classroom or nursery support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills for more complex reading and writing tasks.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE English pass. Many employers and further education courses ask for this level.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses develop language skills alongside Functional Skills.
