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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Selby – Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills. It runs for 18 weeks part-time. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a functional skills english qualification is the recognised alternative.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their English skills and who currently, do not hold a current Entry Level 3 or higher qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

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 common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, attending evening sessions over 18 weeks. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real reading, writing, and communication tasks. Assessment is through set tasks that test your reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills. You do not sit a traditional exam; instead, you complete tasks that show what you can do.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 sales assistant: supports written communication on the job
  • Warehouse operative: helps with reading instructions and forms
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: reading and writing are core to the role
  • Classroom teaching assistant: schools expect a minimum English standard
  • Catering or hospitality worker: supports written and spoken communication

What you could study next

Once you hold Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is what most employers and colleges mean when they ask for GCSE English. From there, you could progress to a GCSE English resit or a vocational qualification that requires Level 2 English as an entry condition.

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