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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Market Harborough

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Market Harborough. Classes run at Market Harborough Symington Building, part-time during the day over 26 weeks.

The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Topics connect to everyday life and work, so what you practise feels relevant. No formal entry requirements are needed, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences.

Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time.

Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session.

All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams.

Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including everyday documents and work-related materials.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes, such as letters, emails, and forms.
  • You'll develop your speaking skills, including how to communicate clearly in discussions.
  • You'll practise active listening and responding appropriately in conversations.
  • You'll build your grammar, punctuation, and spelling in practical contexts.
  • You'll apply your English skills to real workplace and everyday situations.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Market Harborough Symington Building. You'll take part in group activities, discussions, and written tasks. You'll be entered for assessments when you are ready. Speaking and listening and reading assessments take place in class time. There is no set exam date you have to meet before you feel prepared.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Market Harborough Symington Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate notes and speaks confidently with clients and colleagues.
  • Retail assistant, handles written instructions, emails, and workplace forms.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety documents and follows written procedures.
  • Receptionist, writes professional messages and speaks clearly on the phone.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with reading and writing tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification many employers and colleges accept as a GCSE English alternative, and a natural next step from Level 1.
  • GCSE English Language, if you want to sit the full GCSE exam route after building your skills.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or customer service, many of which require Level 1 or Level 2 English.
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