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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 course is ideal for non-native speakers in the UK who want to develop English for everyday use, further study or employment.

This is a Skills for Life course. It will develop English Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing skills. You will develop English language and practise these skills in class through discussion, presentations, telephone calls, report and academic writing and intensive reading.

Some topics you will study are:

  • Travel
  • Work
  • Study
  • The Environment
  • Impact of technology

This course is delivered in a classroom with students of different nationalities by a fully qualified ESOL tutor.

You could study other subjects in College or do an IELTS course if you are preparing for University. This will also help to prepare for work.

The fee information published on this webpage is applicable to UK/EEA students only. If you require any further help or guidance on this matter, contact us on 0121 678 7000 and we will be happy to assist you.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

Entry requirements

After your interview and assessment you will be placed in the best class for you.

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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