Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Liverpool. Classes run at Womens Technology And Education Centre, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll build the English skills needed for everyday life and work, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course runs over 17 weeks part-time. A guidance interview and initial assessment confirm the right level for you before you start. For many employers, a level 1 functional skills english qualification counts as a recognised step toward GCSE english equivalent status.
Who this course is for
Functional skills will provide learners with the problem-solving skills they require in the broader context of work and everyday life
Entry requirements
Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful assessment and guidance interview.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including forms, letters, and articles.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, notes, and short reports.
You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday and work situations.
You'll speak clearly and confidently in discussions and conversations.
You'll apply English skills to practical, real-life tasks at home and at work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Womens Technology And Education Centre. Assessment is through written tasks and a spoken communication component, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. These are assessed separately. Your tutor will support you throughout, using tasks based on everyday and workplace situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Womens Technology And 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 essential
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes daily
Retail assistant: handling written communications and instructions
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing emails and speaking with visitors
Classroom teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing activities
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the level that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE english alternative. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE grade.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare, which often require Level 2 English alongside them.
