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Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub, part-time during the day.

This is the recognised GCSE English equivalent for adults. The course runs over 20 weeks. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Topics cover everyday English for work and further study. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start, so you join the right level.

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

Who this course is for

If you would like to develop your English skills for further learning or employment, gain a nationally recognised qualification (up to Level 2), or wish to develop your confidence using English in everyday situations, this is the right course for you!

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements, but we ask all learners to complete an initial and diagnostic assessment before the course starts so we can enrol you on the right level.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including workplace documents.
  • You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll plan, draft, and check your own writing.
  • You'll speak and listen confidently in formal and informal situations.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling accurately.
  • You'll develop skills for job applications, emails, and reports.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at the centre during the day. Learning is delivered in small groups. You'll practise reading, writing, speaking, and listening through tasks and activities. Assessment is through a written exam and a speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland Training and Employment Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles written and verbal communication daily.
  • Administrator, writes emails, letters, and workplace documents.
  • Care assistant, completes care records and communicates with clients.
  • Retail team member, uses written English for stock and customer queries.
  • Teaching assistant, supports reading and writing in a classroom setting.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject, many require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • A-levels or a BTEC at Level 3, where GCSE English or its equivalent is needed.
  • Apprenticeships, most require a Level 2 English qualification to start.
  • Higher Education access courses, which often list Level 2 English as a requirement.
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