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Free Entry Level English Skills Course Course in Tower Hamlets – New City College Poplar Campus

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

Free Entry Level English Skills Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 44 weeks, giving you time to build at a steady pace alongside other commitments. You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 2. An initial assessment at the start helps make sure this is the right level for you. This is a free english skills course for adults aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts.
  • You'll write simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
  • You'll communicate clearly in everyday spoken English.
  • You'll listen and respond to simple spoken information.
  • You'll use English in practical, everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Poplar Campus. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life use of English. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist - clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Retail assistant - reading, writing, and communication used daily
  • Care assistant - record-keeping and speaking with clients and families
  • Warehouse operative - reading instructions and completing forms
  • Cleaner or catering assistant - following written instructions and rotas
  • School support worker - communicating with staff, children, and parents

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the NOCN Award in English Skills (Entry 3) to keep developing your skills. After that, Functional Skills English Level 1 is a natural next step, followed by Functional Skills English Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English. Many employers ask for Level 2 English, so this entry level english skills qualification is a solid starting point on that route.

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