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Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Online – York Learning

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, which makes it easier to fit around work, family, or other commitments. This is a funded course for learners in the York and North Yorkshire area. The course runs over 33 weeks and covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. It's a stepping stone toward Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 English, the recognised GCSE English equivalent. You'll sit an assessment at the end.

Who this course is for

This course is funded for learners in the York area. If you do not live in York or North Yorkshire, we recommend contacting your local adult education provider.

The course will suit anyone who does not already have a qualification at Level 2 (GCSE 4+) or above in English.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write clearly for everyday 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.
  • You'll identify the main points in short spoken and written information.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through reading, writing, and speaking and listening activities. Assessment is by externally set and marked tests. The reading and writing components are assessed by written exam. Speaking, listening, and communication is assessed separately. York Learning will confirm the details of how online assessments are arranged before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. York Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Warehouse operative: forms, labels, and written instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and completing records
  • Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and food safety notices
  • School support worker: reading and writing support needed at this level

What you could study next

  • 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 equivalent. Many employers and colleges ask for this level.
  • GCSE English Language: available at some adult education centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
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