Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Barnsley. Classes run at Wombwell Community Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 1. A level 1 functional skills english course sits just below the GCSE-equivalent level, making it a solid step toward a gcse english alternative qualification. You'll have a guidance session before you start 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 everyday documents and longer pieces of writing.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, forms, and short reports.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen to and understand spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in a range of contexts.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wombwell Community Education Centre. Assessment for the City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1 includes a reading test, a writing test, and a speaking, listening, and communication component. These are assessed separately. Your tutor will prepare you for each component during your classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wombwell Community Education 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: written and spoken English used daily
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails, forms, and messages
Teaching assistant: supporting children's literacy in school settings
Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken communication required
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent level, recognised by employers and colleges as a gcse english equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some adult learning centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses develop the same skills in a different context.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare often require Level 2 English as an entry requirement.
