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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Coalville

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Coalville. Classes run at GoLearn Coalville, part-time during the day over 26 weeks.

Topics connect to everyday life and work, so what you learn feels relevant straight away. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting level for you.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1, a recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences.

Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time.

Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session.

All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams.

Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding texts from everyday and work contexts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills through class activities.
  • You'll learn to identify the main points in written and spoken information.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling more confidently in your writing.
  • You'll apply your English skills to real-life situations, such as completing forms and writing messages.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at GoLearn Coalville. You'll work through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities linked to everyday and work situations. You'll sit your speaking and listening and reading exams when you're ready. Assessments are arranged by the centre and take place during class time.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn Coalville 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, completes forms, and communicates with customers.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written instructions and completes basic paperwork.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and handles written and verbal communications.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification many employers and colleges ask for as a GCSE English equivalent, a natural next step after Level 1.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2, useful if you want to strengthen your maths alongside your English.
  • A vocational qualification at Level 2 in your chosen sector, where English Level 1 or 2 is often an entry requirement.
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