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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Online – GoLearn! Leicestershire Adult Learning Service

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start13 Jan 2027
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around work, family, or other commitments. No formal entry requirements are needed. You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, with activities linked to everyday life and work. The course runs over 19 weeks. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification is a recognised step toward that standard. You'll sit assessments when you're ready.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences.

Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time.

Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session.

All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams.

Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1, FAST TRACK, Distance Learning

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts from everyday and work contexts.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use spelling, punctuation, and grammar accurately in your writing.
  • You'll listen and respond in spoken conversations and discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly and confidently in familiar situations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purposes in written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials and activities at your own pace. Assessment includes a speaking and listening component, a reading exam, and a writing exam. You'll be entered for each assessment when you're ready. Exams are taken online. GoLearn! Leicestershire Adult Learning Service will guide you on how and when to book your assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn! Leicestershire Adult Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Care assistant: reading records and communicating with clients and families
  • Retail assistant: writing, reading, and speaking with customers daily
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety information
  • Receptionist: writing emails, taking messages, and speaking with visitors
  • Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing activities in school
  • Administrator: drafting documents and handling written correspondence

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE English Language: available at many colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
  • ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may suit your needs alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
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