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Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Wood Green

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Wood Green. Evening classes run at Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 14 weeks, part-time.

You'll develop the skills employers ask for in job applications, interviews, and everyday work tasks. A skills check at enrolment makes sure 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 course is for learners who would study towards achieving a Functional Skills qualification at Level 2

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over, by 31st August 2026. Enrolment is subject to GLA funding eligibility being confirmed in respect of residency, income and prior attainment and a skills check. The skills check is not an exam. It's for you to make sure you get on the right course for your current level.��

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in everyday life and work.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll listen carefully and respond appropriately in discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly and confidently in formal and informal situations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of spoken and written material.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library, with a tutor guiding each session. The course is part-time and runs in the evenings. Assessment for the Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English includes a reading test, a writing test, and a speaking, listening and communication assessment. These are set and marked externally by NCFE.

What you will need to bring

Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, handles written and spoken communication with customers.
  • Administrative assistant, prepares documents, emails, and reports at work.
  • Healthcare support worker, reads care plans and communicates clearly with patients.
  • Retail team member, uses written and spoken English daily with customers and colleagues.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom reading and writing activities.
  • Call centre agent, communicates clearly in spoken and written English.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 English qualification, a natural next step if you want to develop your skills further.
  • GCSE English Language, sits alongside the Functional Skills route and may suit certain employers or colleges.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens routes into university for adults without traditional qualifications.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification in your chosen field, where English at Level 2 is an entry requirement.
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