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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Newark

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 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 Newark. Classes run at Inspire Culture Newark Buttermarket on Wednesday mornings, part-time over 22 weeks.

You'll work on reading, writing, and speaking and listening. An initial assessment at the start helps place you at the right level, from Entry Level 3 up to Level 2. The course is a recognised GCSE English alternative for adults who need to improve their English for work or everyday life.

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

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding texts and identifying key information.
  • You'll improve your writing, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and structuring sentences and paragraphs.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills, including taking part in discussions and following spoken instructions.
  • You'll learn to communicate clearly in everyday and work-related situations.
  • You'll practise using English for practical tasks such as completing forms and writing messages.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a small group of 5 to 15 students in a classroom at Inspire Culture Newark Buttermarket. Sessions run on Wednesday mornings from 9:30am to 12:30pm. All resources are provided by your tutor. Near the end of the course, you'll be assessed on reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You need to pass all three elements to achieve the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Receptionist, handles written correspondence and face-to-face communication daily.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and records notes accurately.
  • Retail assistant, uses written English for stock records and customer queries.
  • Administrator, prepares documents and emails in a workplace setting.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with reading and writing tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to a GCSE in English.
  • GCSE English, if you want a traditional school-style qualification after completing Level 1.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, health and social care, or childcare, many of which require Level 1 English as a starting point.
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