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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Qualification in English in Nottingham. Classes run at Beeston Library on Thursday afternoons, part-time over 22 weeks.

You'll start with an initial assessment so your tutor can confirm the right level for you. The course is for adults aged 19 or over. If English is your second language, an ESOL course may suit you better.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English, a recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding different types of text.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
  • You'll learn to structure sentences and use punctuation correctly.
  • You'll work on spelling and vocabulary to communicate more effectively.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a small group of up to 18 people at Beeston Library. Classes run on Thursday afternoons. Your tutor will guide you through reading, writing, and speaking and listening activities. Near the end of the course, you'll be assessed on all three elements. Pass all three and you'll earn your qualification. All resources are provided by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

All resources are supplied by your tutor. You may want to bring your own notebook to write in.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrative assistant, handles correspondence, forms, and written records.
  • Care assistant, writes care notes and communicates with colleagues and families.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and completes written tasks on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and completes written paperwork.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE English equivalent and often required for further training.
  • Level 2 qualifications in your chosen subject area, many of which require Level 1 English as a starting point.
  • GCSE English, if you want a traditional exam qualification recognised by schools and universities.
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