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Functional Skills English Level 1 in Harrow – Harrow on the Hill

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Functional Skills English Level 1 in Harrow. Classes run at Harrow on the Hill, part-time during the day over 33 weeks.

Tuition fees may apply, though the course may be free depending on your circumstances. You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Units cover analysing texts, writing clearly with accurate grammar and punctuation, and using spoken English in everyday situations.

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

Who this course is for

The course is ideal if you wish to get ahead and improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and, gain a qualification to evidence your ability. As part of the course, you will learn to analyse and understand the meaning and purpose of texts. You will also learn to write pieces of writing while at the same time developing your grammar, punctuation and spelling. You will be able to also develop your speaking skills for real-life situations. Achieving this qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, identifying their meaning and purpose.
  • You'll write clearly for different audiences, using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills for real-life situations.
  • You'll analyse texts and explain what they communicate.
  • You'll plan and structure written pieces of different types.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Harrow on the Hill. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering reading, writing, and spoken English. Assessment is by written tasks and a spoken communication component. You'll complete an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrow on the Hill will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, uses written and spoken communication daily.
  • Administration assistant, handles emails, letters, and documents at work.
  • Care assistant, needs clear written records and good communication skills.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and communicates with customers and colleagues.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and completes written records.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by employers and colleges.
  • GCSE English, a formal qualification if you want to sit the national exam route.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or childcare, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 English.
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