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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Nottingham – Adult Education at Arnold Library

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Adult Education at Arnold Library, on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

The course runs for 22 weeks and covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll start with an initial assessment so your tutor can confirm the right level for you. Topics build your ability to understand and use everyday English in work and daily life.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1, a recognised GCSE English alternative.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including letters, emails, and articles.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as forms, messages, and short reports.
  • You'll develop speaking and listening skills for everyday and work situations.
  • You'll plan and organise your writing to suit different audiences.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written information.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately in your writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a small group of 5 to 15 students in a classroom setting. Your tutor will support your reading, writing, and speaking and listening throughout the course. Near the end of the course, you'll be assessed on all three elements. Assessment is set by City and Guilds and covers each skill area separately. All resources are provided by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

All resources are supplied by the tutor. You may wish to bring your own notebook to work in.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles written and spoken communication with customers.
  • Receptionist, manages calls, emails, and front-desk queries.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and records notes accurately.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records.
  • Retail assistant, uses written and spoken English with customers and colleagues.
  • Administrator, drafts emails, fills in forms, and organises documents.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE in English.
  • GCSE English Language, if you want a traditional GCSE grade for college or work applications.
  • Level 2 qualifications in your chosen sector, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 English as a condition of entry.
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