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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Ealing – Learn Ealing Acton Town Hall Library

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Ealing. Classes run at Learn Ealing Acton Town Hall Library, part-time during the day, over 13 weeks.

The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. You'll practise English for everyday situations and for work. It's a recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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

Who this course is for

"This course helps you improve your English skills for everyday life and work. You will develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. This can support you to progress to further study or employment."

Entry requirements

"Concession Fees (Proof is Required) - those in receipt of a means-tested benefit. You can enrol online but must provide proof of benefit, this should be dated within the last three months.

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding texts and finding key information.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills for real conversations and discussions.
  • You'll learn to communicate effectively in everyday and work-based situations.
  • You'll understand how to structure written responses and use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Learn Ealing Acton Town Hall Library twice a week. Learning is delivered face-to-face, with activities covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and a formal exam set by NOCN. You'll be assessed on your ability to use English in practical, real-world contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Ealing Acton Town Hall Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and written communications for a business.
  • Care assistant, supports clients and completes written records in a care setting.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and communicates with customers and colleagues.
  • Administrator, prepares documents and responds to correspondence in an office.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and completes written logs.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
  • GCSE English, for those who want a traditional qualification after completing Level 2.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, business, or customer service, many of which require Level 1 English as a minimum.
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