Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Barnsley. Classes run at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 1 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at a level that helps in everyday life and work. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 1 Functional Skills English Qualification is a recognised step toward that standard. You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session first to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including forms, letters, and notices.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, messages, and short documents.
You'll spell, punctuate, and use grammar accurately at Level 1.
You'll take part in discussions and present information clearly to others.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll identify the main points and purposes in texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre, with a mix of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Assessment is through a written exam and a separate speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for both components during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Roundhouse Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 1 or Level 2 English
Retail sales assistant: customer-facing roles often require written communication skills
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails and handling correspondence
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools often requires Level 2 English
Catering or hospitality worker: reading menus, writing orders, communicating with customers
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Many job roles and further education courses ask for Level 2.
GCSE English Language: available at some adult learning centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or education support often require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
