Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment. You must have achieved an Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English qualification, or score at working towards Level 1 in your assessment. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. At 55 hours part-time, it's a manageable commitment alongside work or other responsibilities.
Who this course is for
The course is for adults who want to develop their English skills and gain an Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification, complete a vocational qualification or simply improve their job prospects.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an entry 3 Functional Skills qualification in English prior to the course or score at working towards level 1 in your initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in everyday life and work.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
You'll speak and communicate effectively in familiar and formal situations.
You'll listen and respond appropriately in discussions and conversations.
You'll develop the English skills needed for further study and employment.
How you will learn
You'll study through a blend of classroom sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning and online learning you can do in your own time. Evening classes run from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Assessment covers all three areas of the qualification: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Each area is assessed separately, through written tasks and a spoken communication assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning 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
Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily
Care assistant: documentation and communication with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant: handling written instructions, emails, and customer queries
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing written records
Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident English skills
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE English equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English Language: available at some centres for those who want the traditional qualification.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many courses in health and social care, business, or childcare require Level 1 or Level 2 English alongside them.
