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Free Entry Level English Course in Wandsworth – South Thames College – Wandsworth Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. This entry level english course is designed as a stepping stone toward Functional Skills English qualifications. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting level for you.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, working with everyday texts and written materials.
  • You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes, such as messages, notes, and short pieces.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills in structured activities and discussions.
  • You'll learn to follow and give instructions in spoken and written English.
  • You'll work with vocabulary and grammar to improve accuracy in your writing.
  • You'll gain confidence using English in everyday situations relevant to work and daily life.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face-to-face at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre. You'll take part in classroom activities covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is ongoing through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written and spoken English used daily
  • Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, serving customers
  • Care assistant: communicating clearly with colleagues and clients
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, health and safety notices
  • Kitchen assistant: following written recipes and food hygiene guidance

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 qualification, you can progress through the Stepping Stones levels toward Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, which many employers ask for. You could also move into an ESOL qualification if English is not your first language.

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