Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Pontefract. Classes run at St Marys Community Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 13 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build practical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills you can use in everyday life and at work. A level 1 functional skills english course sits one step below the GCSE english equivalent, and completing it strengthens your English for employment, further study, or daily tasks.
Who this course is for
On this course, you will learn a range of practical English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that you can apply in everyday life.
Entry requirements
Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts, including letters, forms, and notices.
You'll write clearly for practical purposes such as emails, messages, and short documents.
You'll develop speaking and listening skills for conversations and discussions.
You'll identify the main points and purpose in written material.
You'll structure your writing with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
You'll respond to spoken information and contribute clearly in group settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at St Marys Community Centre, with a tutor guiding sessions on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts so the right level is confirmed and your learning can be planned accordingly. Assessment for the Level 1 qualification includes a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Marys Community 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 expected
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes requires solid English
Retail assistant: communicating with customers and completing paperwork
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing records
Receptionist: writing emails, taking messages, and speaking with visitors
Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing activities in school
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges in place of GCSE English grade 4 or above.
GCSE English Language: available at many adult education centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare often require Level 2 English alongside them.
