Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Sunderland. Classes run at Brightsparks, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. There are no formal entry requirements. The course runs for around 20 hours in total, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Entry Level 1. You'll work toward a NOCN functional skills english qualification that gives you a solid foundation in everyday English.
Who this course is for
Residents of Swan Lodge
Entry requirements
Nor formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts used in everyday life.
You'll write simple sentences clearly and correctly.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
You'll use basic punctuation and spelling in your writing.
You'll follow simple instructions given in writing or speech.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Brightsparks, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities with a tutor. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday English use. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brightsparks will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing basic notes
Retail assistant: understanding written instructions and communicating with customers
Cleaner or domestic worker: following written health and safety guidance
Kitchen assistant: reading rotas, labels, and simple instructions
Warehouse operative: understanding written workplace instructions
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 2): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3): moves you closer to the level employers and colleges often ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a further step toward the Level 2 qualification that is the recognised GCSE English equivalent.
