Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Wakefield. Evening classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll build practical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills you can use in everyday life and at work. The course runs over 13 weeks, part-time. A level 1 functional skills english course is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the GCSE english equivalent accepted by most employers.
Who this course is for
The English Move On course will help you to improve a range of practical English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that you will be able to relate to in everyday life.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including forms, letters, and notices.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as emails, messages, and short documents.
You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in familiar settings.
You'll develop practical English skills you can apply at work and in daily life.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at Manygates Adult Education Centre. You'll take part in reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities in the classroom. Assessment is through tasks and tests that cover all four skill areas. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point for you. The centre will use the results to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education 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 essential
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes daily
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written communications
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and greeting visitors
Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing in the classroom
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE english equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some adult education centres if you prefer the traditional qualification route.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or customer service often require Level 2 English alongside them.
