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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Southampton – Skills 2 Achieve Southampton

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Southampton. Classes run at Skills 2 Achieve Southampton, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm which level is right for you, and a conversation about your goals before you start. The course covers reading, writing, and spoken English, building practical communication skills for everyday situations, work, and further study. Classes typically run over 6 months.

Who this course is for

This course is for young people aged 16-19 (or 24 with an EHCP) who would like to improve their reading, writing and spoken English, perhaps to get a job or begin a course or training. It will help you to build your confidence to communicate well in everyday situations. Functional Skills English courses are included in all school leaver study programmes for anyone who hasn’t yet achieved grade 5 or above at GCSE. It's taken as part of our study programme which includes employability skills and the opportunity to participate in work experience and community projects. If College or school isn’t for you then our study programme may be the right environment for you to gain these valuable skills to enable you to move forward.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment to establish which Functional Skills level of entry is right for you. You'll have a discussion with one of our Skills2Achieve tutors about your hobbies and interests and your career and study goals.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts used in everyday life.
  • You'll write clearly for basic everyday purposes, such as forms and messages.
  • You'll practise spoken English to communicate in familiar situations.
  • You'll develop listening skills to follow simple instructions and conversations.
  • You'll build vocabulary and spelling for common everyday words.
  • You'll learn to identify key information in simple written materials.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Skills 2 Achieve Southampton. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering reading, writing, and speaking tasks relevant to everyday life. Assessment is through a combination of portfolio tasks and a formal test set by City and Guilds. Your tutor will guide you through each stage and let you know when you're ready to be assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills 2 Achieve Southampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling basic written tasks.
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork.
  • Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety instructions and completing records.
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions in a catering setting.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to a higher Functional Skills English Qualification at Entry Level 2 or 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 English pass, and is what many employers and colleges ask for when they say 'GCSE English or equivalent'.

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