Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Lincoln – St Francis Special School
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Lincoln. Classes run at St Francis Special School. You'll have an assessment during enrolment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Level 1 and typically runs over 12 months. A level 1 functional skills english course is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the GCSE english alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
The English Functional Skills course is designed to help build your skills and confidence in English so that you can progress either to the next level of English Functional Skills.
Entry requirements
You will be assessed during the enrolment process to check which Level of Functional Skills will suit your needs best.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and information.
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 and instructions.
You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in everyday and work-related situations.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at St Francis Special School, working through reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks. Assessment is through a formal written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set and marked externally by NCFE. Your tutor will use your enrolment assessment to plan your learning from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Francis Special School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English needed daily.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
Care assistant: writing records and communicating with colleagues and clients.
Retail assistant: handling written communications and serving customers.
Receptionist: reading, writing, and speaking with visitors and callers.
Administrator: drafting emails, forms, and basic documents.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification recognised as a GCSE english equivalent by employers and colleges. Many job applications and further training courses ask for Level 2 English.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE route after completing Level 1.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many require Level 1 or Level 2 English as a condition of entry.
