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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Halifax – Calderdale Adult Learning

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Halifax. Classes run at Calderdale Adult Learning, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll work on reading, writing, and comprehension at Entry Level 2. Before you enrol, you'll have a skills check initial assessment so the course is matched to the right level for you. Call 01422 392820 to book your assessment. Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 2.

Who this course is for

For those who wish to work towards qualifications in English at Entry Level. The course is for students who wish to improve their English skills and work at the level they are assessed at. The Entry Level courses are designed for learners who may have specific difficulties in Reading, Writing and Comprehension.

Entry requirements

ALL LEARNERS MUST HAVE A SKILLS CHECK INITIAL ASSESSMENT BEFORE ENROLLING - CALL US ON 01422 392820 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TO BOOK.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, forms, and short documents.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll understand the main points from short spoken or written information.
  • You'll complete everyday writing tasks such as filling in forms and writing short messages.
  • You'll build your confidence in reading words and sentences in common situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Calderdale Adult Learning, working through reading, writing, and comprehension activities with a tutor. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. Your initial skills check shapes how your learning is planned across the 36-week course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Calderdale Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for basic English skills
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and communication are daily tasks
  • Warehouse operative: understanding written instructions and forms
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: workplace paperwork and safety notices
  • Childcare helper: reading and writing used in daily records

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you could move on to the Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. A Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification is the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Each step builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that works for you.

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