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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Middlesbrough – St Marys Centre

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Middlesbrough. Classes run at St Marys Centre, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills used in everyday life and work. It takes around 55 hours to complete. A level 1 functional skills english qualification is a recognised GCSE English alternative that many employers and colleges accept.

Who this course is for

This course is suited for Anyone who:

Would like to brush up, improve their English Want to help their children with their English Gain a recognized qualification to help with employment Need entry to University or other College programme Want to get on in their job

Entry requirements

You must be age 19+

We will check your current skills and advise you what Level you need to work at.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including letters, emails, and articles.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as forms, messages, and short documents.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll listen to spoken information and respond appropriately.
  • You'll take part in discussions and communicate your ideas clearly.
  • You'll identify the main points and purposes in texts you read.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll study some material online in your own time and attend daytime sessions at St Marys Centre. Assessment is by written tasks and a speaking and listening assessment. These are set and marked externally by City and Guilds. There are no exams in the traditional sense; tasks are designed to reflect real reading, writing, and communication situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Marys Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many roles require a recognised english qualification
  • Receptionist: written and spoken English tested at interview
  • Retail assistant: customer communication and written tasks
  • Teaching assistant: schools expect a minimum English qualification
  • Administrator: emails, letters, and forms are core to the role
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
  • Childminder or nursery worker: written records and parent communication

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers and universities most commonly ask for as a GCSE English equivalent. A natural next step after Level 1.
  • GCSE English Language: available at some centres for those who want the GCSE itself rather than a Functional Skills route.
  • ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, an ESOL course may run alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
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