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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in Skegness – First College North Parade

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Skegness. Classes run at First College North Parade. Daytime sessions run part-time over 16 weeks, making it manageable alongside work or other commitments. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a solid working level. A level 1 functional skills english qualification is widely accepted by employers when they ask for a GCSE english alternative. 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.

Who this course is for

Employed or Unemployed.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including letters, emails, and forms.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as messages, notes, and short documents.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll listen carefully and respond appropriately in discussions and conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly and confidently to share information and ideas.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written communication.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at First College North Parade, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through a written reading and writing exam, plus a separate speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for each assessment throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. First College North Parade will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers ask for a functional skills english certificate at Level 1 or above
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing roles that need clear written and spoken communication
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety notices accurately
  • Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and handling enquiries
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident reading and writing
  • Hospitality worker: taking orders, reading menus, and communicating with customers

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English, the natural next step is Functional Skills English Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is what most employers and colleges mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. From there, you could move into a vocational qualification in your chosen field, or explore an Access to Higher Education Diploma if university is on your radar.

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