Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Lambeth. 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 to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point. The course covers reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. It runs part-time over around 55 hours. Level 1 Functional Skills English is a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and colleges.
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 used in everyday life and work.
You'll write clearly for different purposes, including forms, emails, and short documents.
You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
You'll listen carefully and respond appropriately in spoken conversations.
You'll communicate clearly in discussions and presentations.
You'll build the English skills needed for further study and employment.
How you will learn
This is a blended course. You'll study partly online and partly in the classroom at Lambeth Adult Learning. Learning covers the three areas assessed in the qualification: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Assessment is by externally marked written tests for reading and writing, and a separate speaking, listening and communicating assessment. Both are set and marked by City and Guilds.
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 colleagues and clients
Retail assistant: reading instructions, writing notes, speaking with customers
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing written records
Teaching assistant: supporting reading and writing in a classroom setting
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in English Level 2: the GCSE English equivalent, and the level most employers and colleges ask for. A natural next step after Level 1.
Functional Skills Qualification in Maths Level 1 or Level 2: pair your English qualification with a maths qualification to strengthen your CV.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare: many Level 2 vocational courses require Level 1 or Level 2 English alongside them.
