Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This is a manageable pace that works well alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in everyday English. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent; Entry Level 3 is the step that leads there. This course is a strong starting point if you're working toward that goal.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
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 speak clearly and listen carefully in straightforward conversations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions in spoken and written English.
You'll identify the main points in a short piece of writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Taunton College, with a tutor guiding sessions. Learning is practical and task-based, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by Pearson Edexcel, completed during the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential in care roles
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, and serving customers
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist: handling messages, emails, and face-to-face communication
Classroom support assistant: supporting teachers requires confident everyday English
Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and basic food safety guidance
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building more complex reading and writing skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses develop language skills alongside Functional Skills.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, childcare, or business: many Level 2 courses require Functional Skills English Level 2 alongside them.
