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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English in St. Ives – Cambridgeshire Skills Broad Leas Centre

CostFREE
Duration5 months
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 St. Ives. Classes run at Cambridgeshire Skills Broad Leas Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 5 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop practical reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills you can use at work and in everyday life. This level 1 functional skills english course is a recognised gcse english alternative, sitting one step below the Level 2 that employers accept as a GCSE equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment and a tutor meeting before you start, so the course is tailored to your current level.

Who this course is for

Our accredited Functional Skills English course gives you the essential, practical skills in English that you can apply at work, at home or in your community by developing your reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication skills. You will gain confidence in using English in everyday life and work situations such as: • Supporting with your children's English homework • Writing persuasive letters and reports • Being creative and writing stories and poems • Being confident in public speaking and delivering presentations • Identifying relevant information from pieces of text • Meeting employer needs to support employment or progression in work

Entry requirements

Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete an initial assessment and meet with your tutor. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop reading skills to understand a range of texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes, including letters, reports, and creative writing.
  • You'll build speaking and listening skills for real conversations and public situations.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively at work and in your community.
  • You'll gain skills to support others with English, such as helping with homework.
  • You'll write persuasively and structure your ideas in longer pieces of writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambridgeshire Skills Broad Leas Centre. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment, both set by City and Guilds. Before the course begins, you'll complete an initial assessment and meet your tutor so the programme can be shaped around where you are now.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridgeshire Skills Broad Leas Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supports reading and writing with pupils
  • Receptionist: handles written communication and speaking with the public
  • Retail supervisor: writes reports and communicates with staff and customers
  • Administrator: produces letters, emails, and documents daily
  • Customer service advisor: needs confident spoken and written communication

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the step most employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Many job applications and further training courses ask for this level.
  • GCSE English (resit): available at some colleges if you want a formal GCSE grade.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare, which often require Level 1 or Level 2 English alongside the main subject.
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