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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Solihull – Solihull College And University Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College And University Centre, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English, covering everyday topics including travel, work, shopping, health, and study. The course is designed for people who speak English as a second or other language. You'll be assessed through an interview and short test before you start, so you're placed in the right class for your level. The course runs for one year.

Who this course is for

This free qualification aims to improve skills and work towards gaining a nationally recognised Functional Skills qualification.

Entry level to Level 1 and Level 2.

Gaining a functional skills maths qualification can enhance job and learning opportunities.

The programme is designed to:

  • Help at work
  • Refresh skills
  • Improve chances of getting a job or changing career
  • Help with ordinary activities such as budgeting and helping children with their school work.
  • Build confidence
  • Enable progression to other courses e.g. Teaching Assistant, Access Programmes or GCSEs.

Entry requirements

Students must be aged 19+.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop speaking and listening skills in everyday English situations.
  • You'll practise reading English texts on topics like travel, work, and health.
  • You'll build writing skills for everyday tasks and communication.
  • You'll use English in class discussions with students from different backgrounds.
  • You'll study vocabulary and language for topics including shopping, study, and work.
  • You'll complete homework tasks to reinforce what you practise in class.

How you will learn

Classes are taught in a classroom alongside students of different nationalities. Your teacher will lead lessons and give you work to do in class and at home. Assessment covers four areas: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. All assessments take place in the classroom with your teacher present. Bring pens and paper to each class.

What you will need to bring

Bring pens and paper to class. Your teacher will provide learning materials during lessons. Solihull College And University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers in English.
  • Care assistant: follow instructions and talk with patients and colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: read, write, and speak English in a shop environment.
  • Warehouse operative: understand written instructions and safety notices.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: follow written rotas and communicate with supervisors.

What you could study next

After Entry Level 1, you can move on to Functional Skills English at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, the next step is Functional Skills English Level 1, and then Level 2. A Functional Skills English Level 2 Certificate is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE English pass, which many employers ask for. Each level builds on the last, so you progress at a pace that suits you.

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