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Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Wigston

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Sep 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 Wigston. Classes run at GoLearn! Wigston, part-time during the day over 26 weeks.

You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through activities linked to everyday life and work. No formal entry requirements are needed, so you can start without any previous English qualifications.

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

Who this course is for

The course will help you to develop confidence and skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course activities and materials will link to everyday life and work experiences.

Entry Level courses are delivered in a classroom over 25 weeks. You will be entered for the assessments when you are ready. Entry Level assessments take place in class time.

Level 1 and 2 courses are delivered either in a classroom or online over 26 weeks. The speaking and listening and reading exams take place during the 26 week programme and the writing exam is taken after the final session.

All Level 1 and Level 2 learners on classroom and online courses will be required to attend one of our centres to take all exams.

Functional Skills English qualifications are recognised by employers and a Level 2 qualification, is an equivalent skill level to GCSE English.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for English - Functional Skills, Level 1 & 2

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including workplace documents and everyday materials.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll develop your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • You'll practise speaking and listening skills in real conversations and discussions.
  • You'll build skills that apply directly to work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at GoLearn! Wigston. The course runs over 26 weeks, part-time during the day. You'll be entered for your assessments when you're ready. Speaking and listening and reading exams take place separately. Writing is also assessed by exam. Your tutor will guide you through each stage at a manageable pace.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn! Wigston 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 emails, letters, and documents in an office setting.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate records and communicates with colleagues and clients.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and responds to customer queries confidently.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and completes written records.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning and communicates with staff and parents.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field, many of which require Level 2 English as a condition of entry.
  • A Level 2 or Level 3 vocational course in health and social care, business, or another area you want to work in.
  • An apprenticeship, where Level 2 English is often a requirement for completion.
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