Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. The course runs over one year, part-time, giving you time to build your reading, writing, and communication skills at a steady pace. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised GCSE English equivalent, and Entry Level 3 is the step that leads there. This free functional skills english course for adults covers everyday English skills used in work and daily life.
Who this course is for
This is for learners who wish to gain Functional Skills English Entry Level 3
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, such as forms, messages, and short documents.
You'll develop your speaking and listening skills for common situations.
You'll identify the main points in written and spoken information.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll build the English skills needed to progress to Level 1 Functional Skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the college. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and activities. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for a functional skills english qualification or equivalent
Retail assistant: written and spoken English used daily on the shop floor
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails, messages, and forms
Classroom support assistant: English skills often required for this role
Customer service advisor: clear communication is central to the work
What you could study next
Level 1 Functional Skills English: the natural next step after Entry Level 3, building on what you've learned here.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Completing Level 2 opens doors to further training, apprenticeships, and many job roles that ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
GCSE English: available at some colleges if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
