Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Bridgwater – Bridgwater College

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. The pace is manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build reading, writing, and communication skills at Level 1. This level 1 functional skills english course is the recognised step below the GCSE English equivalent, and completing it puts you in a strong position to move up to Level 2. You'll have an initial assessment so the college can confirm this is the right level and plan your learning from there.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer passages.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately at Level 1 standard.
  • You'll listen to and understand spoken information in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in familiar contexts.
  • You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in texts you read.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bridgwater College, attending part-time during the day. Learning covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through externally set and marked tests, plus a speaking and listening assessment. You'll need to pass each component to achieve the full qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Care assistant: documentation and communication are core to the role
  • Retail assistant: reading, writing, and customer interaction daily
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, completing records accurately
  • Receptionist: writing emails, handling calls, and greeting visitors
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident literacy
  • Administrator: emails, filing, and written communication throughout

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE English alternative recognised by most employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE English (resit): available at many colleges if you want the traditional qualification.
  • ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
  • Vocational courses at Level 2: many require Level 1 or Level 2 English as an entry condition.

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