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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Worksop

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 Worksop. Classes run at Worksop Library on Tuesday 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 covers all three elements and builds your skills at a manageable pace.

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 read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer passages.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll speak clearly and listen actively in discussions and conversations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written material.
  • You'll plan and organise your writing to suit the audience and purpose.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a small group of 5 to 15 students in a classroom at Worksop Library. Your tutor will guide sessions covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. 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 your tutor. You may find it useful to bring your own notebook, but it is not required.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrator, handles emails, letters, and documents in an office setting.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate records and communicates with colleagues and clients.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions, writes notes, and deals with customer queries.
  • Warehouse operative, reads and follows written instructions and completes paperwork.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with reading and writing tasks in a classroom.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to a GCSE in English.
  • GCSE English, a formal qualification accepted by universities and many employers.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, useful if you want to strengthen your job-readiness alongside your English.
  • ESOL qualification, if English is your second language and you want a course tailored to that context.
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