Functional Skills English Level 2 at Adult Learning Beverley

CostFREE
Duration45 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Beverley. Classes run at Adult Learning Beverley, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a standard that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification meets that requirement. The course runs over 46 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English with certificate.

Who this course is for

You will learn new skills to help you in everyday life, and could go on to gain a nationally recognised qualification to help your CV stand out when applying for jobs. Whatever you need, we have a full range of flexible English courses that will help you to achieve your goal.

Entry requirements

Suitable for those who do not already have a English qualification at Level 2 (GCSE grade C / Level 4) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including documents you'd encounter at work or in everyday life.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately, adapting your style for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll practise spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Level 2 standard.
  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills, including how to present information and follow discussions.
  • You'll learn to identify the main points and purpose in written material.
  • You'll build skills in structuring written responses, such as letters, emails, and reports.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Adult Learning Beverley. Assessment covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening components. You'll complete a formal written exam for reading and writing, and a speaking and listening assessment. Your tutor will use the initial assessment to plan your learning and track your progress throughout the 46 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Learning Beverley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement
  • Care assistant: care employers routinely ask for GCSE English or equivalent
  • Teaching assistant: schools require Level 2 English as a minimum
  • Administrator or receptionist: writing and communication skills used daily
  • Retail supervisor: team communication and written reporting
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: reading instructions and completing documentation

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step if you want to strengthen your English further before moving into higher-level study.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: many Access courses require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: in areas such as health and social care, business administration, or childcare, where Level 2 English is a standard entry requirement.