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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Hereford – Landau – Evening

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Hereford. Evening classes run at Landau, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 37 weeks part-time. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Entry Level 1. It's a learner-led course, meaning the pace and focus respond to your needs. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.

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 short, simple texts in everyday contexts.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and spelling.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information.
  • You'll speak clearly to communicate basic needs and information.
  • You'll recognise and use common words in reading and writing tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Landau during evening sessions. The course is learner-led, so activities are shaped around your individual progress. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the 37 weeks.

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 labels, writing notes, serving customers
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: understanding written rotas and instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: reading basic food hygiene and safety information

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move up through the Functional Skills English levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build your reading and writing further. Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. Landau offers this as a learner-led course from Entry 1 through to Level 2, so you can keep progressing without changing provider.

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