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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield – Inspire Learning

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 English Level 1 Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at High Pavement Learning Centre on Wednesday evenings, part-time over 22 weeks.

The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll start with an initial assessment so your tutor can confirm the right level for you. These are the three areas you'll be assessed on toward the end of the course. A Level 1 functional skills english qualification is a recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers.

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

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills.
  • You'll plan and organise your written work.
  • You'll identify the main points and ideas in what you read.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately at Level 1.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a small group of 5 to 15 students in a classroom setting. Your tutor will guide you through reading, writing, and speaking and listening activities each week. Toward the end of the course, you'll be assessed in all three areas. Assessment is through set tasks in each skill area. All resources are provided by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

All resources are supplied by your tutor. You may find it useful to bring your own notebook.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, needs clear written and spoken communication.
  • Care assistant, uses reading and writing skills daily in care settings.
  • Retail assistant, handles written tasks and communicates with customers.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records.
  • Receptionist, writes messages and communicates clearly with visitors.
  • Administrator, produces written documents and reads correspondence.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English equivalent accepted by colleges and employers.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside English for many job applications.
  • ESOL qualification, if English is your second language and you want to develop further.
  • Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector, where English Level 1 or 2 is often an entry requirement.
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