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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Newbury

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Newbury College for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. This is a functional skills english course designed for post-16 adults and non-native English speakers who want to strengthen their speaking, reading, and writing in everyday life and work. It runs at a manageable pace, making it a practical option if you have caring responsibilities or other daytime commitments. You'll have an induction session at Newbury College to check this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course improves skills in English speaking, reading and writing to help non-native speakers to better integrate into the society in which they live and may work. FENNS (functional English for non-native speakers) classes are for post 16/adult learners who have the right to be resident in the UK.

Entry requirements

Students need to attend an Induction Session at Newbury College to assess their current level of English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and practical situations.
  • You'll improve your reading skills, including understanding signs, forms, and written instructions.
  • You'll practise writing clearly in sentences and short texts for real purposes.
  • You'll build your vocabulary for use in daily life and the workplace.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to follow instructions and take part in discussions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newbury College. Teaching covers speaking and listening, reading, and writing. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. Pearson Edexcel sets the assessment for this qualification, which includes both a written task and a reading test. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College 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: communication skills are central to the role
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and speaking with customers daily
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist: writing messages, reading correspondence, speaking clearly
  • Classroom or school support assistant: English skills support this route

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English course, you can move on to:

  • Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing tasks.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
  • ESOL qualifications: if you want to continue developing English specifically as an additional language at a higher level.
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