Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Launceston. Classes run at Launceston Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on reading, writing, speaking, and listening in a supportive adult environment. The course runs for 22 weeks. An entry level functional skills english course like this is a recognised step toward Functional Skills English Level 1 and, eventually, the GCSE English equivalent at Level 2.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple letters.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll follow and take part in straightforward conversations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll identify the main points in short spoken and written texts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Launceston Adult Learning Centre. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real everyday situations, covering reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. You'll complete a formal assessment for each skill area to earn the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3).
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Launceston Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for English at this level
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
Warehouse operative: forms, labels, and written instructions
Receptionist or admin assistant: written and spoken communication required
Classroom or teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing in schools
Catering or hospitality worker: menus, orders, and customer communication
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE english alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Level 2 is the standard many employers and further education courses ask for.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
