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Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Redcar

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 Redcar. Classes run at Redcar & Cleveland College, part-time during the day, over 20 weeks.

This qualification is the recognised GCSE English equivalent. It covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 2. You'll work through everyday texts, practise clear written communication, and develop your spoken English. The daytime timetable suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.

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

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 and everyday documents.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll plan and organise written work in a logical way.
  • You'll listen and respond appropriately in spoken discussions.
  • You'll speak clearly and confidently in formal and informal situations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose in texts you read.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Redcar & Cleveland College. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Assessment is by written exam and a speaking and listening task. Before the course starts, you'll complete an initial and diagnostic assessment so the centre can place you at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redcar & Cleveland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles written and spoken communication daily.
  • Administration assistant, prepares documents, emails, and reports.
  • Care assistant, writes care notes and communicates with colleagues and families.
  • Retail team member, reads instructions and communicates with customers.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety documents and completes written records.
  • Teaching assistant, supports children's literacy in a classroom setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Functional Skills English, the next step if you want to develop your skills further.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, many courses require Level 2 English as a minimum entry point.
  • GCSE English Language, a formal GCSE sits alongside your functional skills qualification for some employers and colleges.
  • Vocational qualifications at Level 2 or 3, such as business administration, health and social care, or childcare, where English at Level 2 is often a condition of entry.
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