Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Hereford. Classes run at Landau, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 37 weeks and covers the core English skills you use every day: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It's learner-led, meaning the pace works around you. Entry Level 1 is the starting point on the Functional Skills English pathway, which runs all the way up to Level 2, the recognised GCSE English alternative.
Who this course is for
Inclusive accredited learner-led course, for learners aiming for Functional Skills qualifications entry one to level two
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write clearly for basic everyday purposes.
You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll build the English foundations needed to progress to higher Functional Skills levels.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Landau through a learner-led approach, working at a pace that suits you. Assessment for Functional Skills English at Entry Level 1 covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll be assessed through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Landau 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: written instructions and forms are part of the role
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety guidance
Kitchen assistant: reading labels, rotas, and basic instructions
What you could study next
After Entry Level 1, you can move through the Functional Skills English pathway at your own pace. Next steps include:
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): builds on reading, writing, and communication
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): the step before Level 1
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1: a solid foundation for work and further study
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English alternative, accepted by most employers and colleges
