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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Isles of Scilly – Learn Scilly – Flexible

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in the Isles of Scilly. Evening classes run at Learn Scilly, fitting study around your day. Over 10 weeks, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. A tutor will assess your level at the start to make sure this is the right fit. This free functional skills english course for adults is a recognised gcse english alternative when employers ask for English at this level.

Who this course is for

Suitable for those learning English or wanting to gain confidence in written and verbal communication. We are providers of recreational, vocational and £e' learning on the Isles of Scilly. The department has strong links with colleges and other learning providers on the Mainland. This enables us to offer a full range of courses, skills training and qualifications here on the islands.We have qualified impartial advisors who are able to help you make decisions about what you want to do, whether it's choose and new hobby, decide what courses to take, progress at work, choose a new career, develop your skills or develop the skills of your staff. We hope this website will provide the necessary information you are looking for.

Entry requirements

Basic English but tutor will assess level at entry

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as forms, messages, and short notes.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in everyday conversations.
  • You'll follow and give simple instructions in spoken and written English.
  • You'll identify the main points in a short text or spoken message.
  • You'll use correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar in your writing.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Learn Scilly. You'll take part in group activities, discussions, and written tasks during evening sessions. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete a formal assessment when your tutor confirms you're ready. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; tasks are practical and based on real communication situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Scilly will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many care roles ask for English at this level
  • Retail assistant: written and spoken English needed for customer-facing work
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written health and safety guidance
  • Childcare or school support worker: communication with children and families
  • Administrator: writing emails, forms, and basic correspondence

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you can move on to Functional Skills English Level 1, then Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised gcse english equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for. From there, you could study a vocational qualification, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a professional course that requires English at Level 2.

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