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Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Adult Education Wolverhampton, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 9 weeks and covers speaking and listening, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You'll have a face-to-face skills check before you start. This confirms the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This is a short 10week online English course for anyone who is employed. You will already be working towards Level 2 with your English skills but may need some support to help you achieve a Functional Skills English qualification at this level. English Functional Skills Level 2 is recognised by employers and universities nationwide. You will study Speaking and Listening, reading and writing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation improving your confidence while communicating effectively.

Entry requirements

You will need to attend a face-to-face skills check to find your current level and check your suitability before you can start the course.

You will need access to a PC or laptop, the internet, a camera, and a speaker to be able to take part in the course so that the teacher can contact you for 1-2-1 catch-up sessions online.

Once enrolled you will be given a FREE Microsoft 365 email and shown how to use it, as your online tutorials will be delivered through MS Teams.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills for everyday and work situations.
  • You'll practise reading a range of texts and identifying key information.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll improve your spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • You'll communicate more effectively in formal and informal settings.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is through written tasks and a spoken assessment. You'll complete an initial skills check before the course begins so your learning is planned at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education Wolverhampton 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.
  • Administrator, handles correspondence, reports, and written records.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate care notes and communicates with colleagues.
  • Retail supervisor, reads and writes workplace documents with confidence.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with reading and writing tasks.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records accurately.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject, many require a Level 2 English qualification for entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for adults aiming toward university study.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, a useful companion qualification recognised by employers alongside the English certificate.
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