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Free Entry Level Functional Skills English in Stockport – Stockport Continuing Education Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Functional Skills English Course in Stockport. Evening classes run at Stockport Continuing Education Service, so you can fit study around your week. You'll build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills over 9 months part-time. The course covers everyday English for home, work, and further learning. You'll have an interview before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

English & Maths Essentials courses are ideal for adult learners, including ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) who are looking to improve their English and maths skills for home, learning and work. These non-accredited bridging courses will support the development of essential vocabulary and language skills, digital literacy, employability and personal skills for progression into Functional Skills. Learners will take part in a range of collaborative projects with their peers as well as working towards an individual plan for skill development. Learners will build a portfolio of evidence and on successful completion will receive an in-house certificate.

At the end of this course learners may progress onto Functional Skills, ESOL Skills for Life or Employability courses at the appropriate level. Please note this courses support the development of your English skills for further learning and not your applications for UK Citizenship.

This is available at Entry Level 2

Entry requirements

Interview Required

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts, signs, and written information.
  • You'll write simple sentences and short pieces of text clearly.
  • You'll listen and respond in straightforward conversations.
  • You'll speak to share information and express yourself in familiar situations.
  • You'll use vocabulary for practical, everyday contexts including work and home.
  • You'll develop basic digital literacy skills to support your learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Stockport Continuing Education Service, working alongside other learners on reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Assessment is through set tasks that test each skill area. You'll take part in group activities and individual work. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stockport Continuing Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written and spoken English used daily
  • Care assistant: reading instructions and communicating with clients
  • Retail assistant: handling written information and talking with customers
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and basic written tasks
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written instructions at work
  • School support worker: communicating with staff, parents, and children

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills qualification in English at Entry Level 3: the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills.
  • Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE English alternative recognised by employers.
  • Functional Skills qualification in Maths at Entry Level 2: develop your maths alongside your English at the same level.
  • ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or follow this qualification.
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