Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Rotherham. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. This daytime course runs full-time and takes around 75 hours to complete. It covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening at Level 1, giving you a solid foundation in everyday English. A level 1 functional skills english course like this sits one step below the GCSE english alternative offered at Level 2, making it a clear stepping stone toward that standard. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and written information.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and short reports.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen to and understand spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly and confidently in discussions and presentations.
You'll identify the main points and purposes in texts you read.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House, with daytime sessions running full-time. Assessment is through a combination of written tasks and a spoken communication component. Reading and writing are assessed through set tasks, and speaking and listening is assessed through a practical activity observed by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House 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
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written records
Care assistant: writing notes and communicating with colleagues and clients
Receptionist: emails, messages, and face-to-face communication
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE english equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges who ask for GCSE English grade 4 or above.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges if you want the GCSE qualification itself.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: many require Level 1 or Level 2 English as part of the programme, so completing this Course opens those doors.
