Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Darlington. Classes run at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre, full-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Entry Level 1. It suits anyone aged 19 or over who wants to build or formalise their English skills. This free functional skills english course for adults is a recognised step toward the GCSE english alternative route through Functional Skills.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ who needs an English qualification
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday contexts.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
You'll communicate clearly in straightforward spoken exchanges.
You'll listen and respond to simple spoken information.
You'll follow and give basic instructions in familiar situations.
You'll use English in practical, everyday tasks such as filling in forms.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre, with daytime sessions across 12 weeks. Learning is hands-on and task-based, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening activities. Assessment is through tasks set by NOCN, completed during the course. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1; assessment is portfolio and task-based.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is expected
Care assistant: reading and writing skills needed for daily records
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and handling written tasks
Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety instructions and completing basic forms
School support worker: supporting children requires confident everyday English
What you could study next
Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move up through the Functional Skills English levels. The next steps are:
NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): builds on Entry Level 1 reading, writing, and communication.
NOCN Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2: Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english alternative that many employers and colleges ask for.
