Free Entry Level English Skills Course Course in Redbridge – New City College Chadwell Heath Campus

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level English Skills Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 44 weeks, giving you time to build your reading, writing, and communication skills at a steady pace. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level English Skills is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. This free english skills course for adults covers the core English skills that employers and further study programmes look for.

Who this course is for

19 plus

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 notes, messages, and simple letters.
  • You'll spell common words correctly and use basic punctuation.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly to share information and ask questions.
  • You'll identify the main points in short written passages.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, including reading exercises, writing tasks, and speaking and listening activities. Your tutor will assess your work throughout the course. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing daily notes
  • Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
  • School support worker: supporting staff with everyday communication tasks
  • Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling written messages

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level english skills qualification, you could move on to:

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: the next step toward a GCSE-equivalent English qualification
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: recognised by employers as equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 in English
  • Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, business, or customer service, which require solid English skills

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