Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Dunstable – Weatherfield Academy
CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Weatherfield Academy. You'll need to have completed Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English before starting. The course covers the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills you need for everyday life, work, and further study. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. Assessment is on demand, internally marked, and externally verified.
Who this course is for
Our Edexcel Entry Level Functional Skills qualifications in English,are designed to equip learners with the basic skills they need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. Tests are available on demand, and are internally marked and externally verified.
Entry requirements
Have completed Entry 1 English Functional Skills
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts used in everyday situations.
You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly and accurately.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Entry Level 2.
You'll listen to and follow spoken information and instructions.
You'll speak clearly to communicate information in familiar situations.
You'll identify the main points in texts and spoken material.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Weatherfield Academy, with full-time daytime sessions. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks. Tests are available on demand. They are internally marked and externally verified by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weatherfield Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written communications.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: reading care notes and communicating with colleagues.
Cleaner or caretaker: understanding written schedules and safety notices.
Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and basic admin tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on the skills you've gained here.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you toward the GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges recognise. A functional skills english qualification at Level 1 opens more doors in work and further training.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
