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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 20 weeks. It covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 1. You'll develop skills you can use every day, in employment, and in further learning.

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

Who this course is for

If you would like to develop your English skills for further learning or employment, gain a nationally recognised qualification (up to Level 2), or wish to develop your confidence using English in everyday situations, this is the right course for you!

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but we ask all learners to complete an initial and diagnostic assessment before the course starts so we can enrol you on the right level.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately.
  • You'll listen and respond in discussions and conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday situations.
  • You'll identify the main points and ideas in written material.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom with a tutor. Learning is part-time and daytime, so it fits around other commitments. Before the course starts, you'll complete an initial and diagnostic assessment. This helps place you at the right level. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening task set by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and written communication for employers.
  • Care assistant, supports clients and completes daily written records.
  • Retail assistant, uses written and spoken English with customers and colleagues.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes basic written tasks.
  • Receptionist, manages written messages and speaks with visitors daily.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent.
  • GCSE English, for learners who want the traditional qualification for further education or employment.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or customer service, which often require Level 1 English as a starting point.
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