Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course builds your reading, writing, and communication skills to Level 1 standard. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a level 1 functional skills english qualification shows you have a solid foundation. The course typically runs over around nine months. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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 listen to and understand spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in familiar contexts.
You'll identify the main points and purposes in texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Flemingate Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 1 covers three components: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and writing are assessed by external exam. Speaking, listening and communicating is assessed by your tutor through a set task. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate 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 assistant: written and spoken communication used daily
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing emails and handling queries
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in a classroom setting
Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken communication required
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE english equivalent that most employers and colleges recognise. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for adults who want the traditional qualification.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or customer service often require Level 1 or Level 2 English alongside them.
