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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Newquay – Newquay Link Into Learning

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Newquay. Classes run at Newquay Link Into Learning, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills over 22 weeks. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent, and this Entry Level 3 course is the step that gets you ready for that. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

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 letters, forms, and short articles.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as messages, notes, and simple documents.
  • You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll listen to and follow spoken information and instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and respond to questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in a text and explain what you've understood.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Newquay Link Into Learning, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills. These are set and marked in line with the City and Guilds specification. You'll complete written tasks and a spoken communication assessment as part of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newquay Link Into Learning 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 or above
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing roles need clear written and spoken communication
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: writing messages, emails, and handling queries
  • Classroom or nursery support worker: communicating with children, parents, and staff

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 course, you can move on to 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 look at vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, childcare, or other areas where a free functional skills english qualification opens the door.

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