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Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, part-time during the day.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact the centre to find out what you'd pay. The course runs over one year and covers three units: Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening. You'll practise discussions and presentations, read and write a range of texts, and work on punctuation, grammar, and spelling. No prior qualifications are needed, though an Entry Level 3 English qualification is an advantage. Acceptance is by individual interview and assessment.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The course is tailored to individual needs and sessions run in a supportive environment with experienced teachers. The course is suitable for people who want to increase their confidence, progress at work, get a job or help their children. The course is split into 3 units: Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. You will develop and become confident in discussions and presentations; reading and writing a wide variety of texts; and using accurate punctuation, grammar and spelling. The Reading and Writing unit will be assessed through an external exam. The Speaking and Listening element will be carried out in college.

Entry requirements

No qualifications are necessary, but an Entry Level 3 English qualification would be an advantage. Acceptance is by individual interview and assesssment. This course is for adults. Applicants must be aged 19 or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll read a wide variety of texts and understand their meaning and purpose.
  • You'll write clearly for different audiences and purposes.
  • You'll use accurate punctuation, grammar, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll take part in discussions and express your ideas clearly.
  • You'll plan and deliver short presentations with confidence.
  • You'll develop your Speaking and Listening skills in a supported classroom setting.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Main Campus with experienced teachers. The course is tailored to individual needs. Reading and Writing are assessed through an external exam. Speaking and Listening is assessed in the centre. Classes are part-time and run during the day.

What you will need to bring

Main Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Retail sales assistant, uses written and spoken English daily on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records.
  • Care assistant, writes care notes and communicates with colleagues and clients.
  • Receptionist, handles written correspondence and speaks with visitors.
  • Administrator, supports an office team with written tasks and communication.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or customer service, many of which require Level 1 English as a starting point.
  • GCSE English, if you prefer the traditional qualification route after completing Level 1.
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