Functional Skills English Level 2 at Adult Learning Cottingham

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Cottingham. Evening classes run at Adult Learning Cottingham, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 44 weeks part-time. If employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, this Level 2 functional skills english qualification meets that requirement. You'll build reading, writing, and communication skills that apply at work and in everyday life. This is a free functional skills english course for adults who don't already hold an English qualification at Level 2 or above. 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 used in work and daily life.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling correctly in your writing.
  • You'll listen to and understand spoken information and instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in formal and informal settings.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of texts and spoken communication.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Adult Learning Cottingham. You'll learn through a mix of group work, guided tasks, and individual practice. Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English covers three components: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and writing are assessed by external exam. Speaking, listening and communicating is assessed by your tutor through a set task.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken English is often required
  • Administrator or receptionist: reading and writing skills used daily
  • Care assistant: many employers ask for Level 2 English or equivalent
  • Retail supervisor: communication skills support team and customer work
  • Teaching assistant: Level 2 English is a common entry requirement
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: written communication increasingly required

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with English if you need both for work or further study.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare: many require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're considering university, most Access courses require Level 2 English before or alongside study.