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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Hull

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

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Hull. Classes run at The Avenues Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 26 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll work through reading, writing, and communication, covering everything from summarising texts to spelling, grammar, and taking part in discussions. This level 1 functional skills english course is the recognised GCSE English alternative accepted by many employers and colleges. You need to be 19 or over to enrol. You'll complete an initial assessment first to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Achieving a Functional Skills qualification will allow you to meet the requirements of many jobs in the labour market. You will be able to progress on to further/higher education and this qualification provides access in many cases.

Entry requirements

Learners are required to be 19+ years old on or before the 31 August of the forthcoming academic year in order to be eligible.

An Initial Assessment session will be carried out before commencement of course to ensure you are studying at the correct level.

What you will learn

  • You'll summarise information from a range of different sources.
  • You'll identify the purpose and meaning of texts, including detecting bias.
  • You'll write in different formats using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • You'll take part in formal and informal discussions.
  • You'll prepare and deliver a short talk.
  • You'll use online resources to support your English learning.
  • You'll recognise ways to keep safe online.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at The Avenues Adult Education Centre. The course covers three areas: reading, writing, and communication. Each area has its own final test. Sessions are daytime and part-time, so you build skills week by week at a steady pace. Your initial assessment, before the course begins, helps place you at the right level and shapes how your learning is planned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Avenues Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is often required.
  • Care assistant: reading and writing skills support daily care tasks and record-keeping.
  • Retail assistant: communication and basic written skills used every day.
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork accurately.
  • Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and speaking with visitors.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident English skills.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the level that employers and colleges most commonly ask for as a GCSE English equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE English Language: available at some adult education centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or above: many require Level 1 or Level 2 English as part of their entry requirements.
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