Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Bath College for more info.
Functional Skills English Level 2 in Bath. Classes run at Twerton Learning Centre, with daytime sessions spread across the year to fit around other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at a level that employers and colleges recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. It takes around one year part-time. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification meets that requirement. This is a solid option if you want a free functional skills English course for adults that works around your life.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including documents used in everyday work and life.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your written work.
You'll develop your speaking and listening skills, including how to present information and respond to others.
You'll practise understanding and responding to spoken communication in realistic contexts.
You'll build the skills needed to handle written tasks in the workplace, such as emails, reports, and forms.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Twerton Learning Centre. Assessment is by externally set and marked exams covering reading and writing, plus a separate speaking, listening, and communication component. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course is matched to the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Twerton Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written and spoken English used daily
Administrator or receptionist: emails, documents, and communication skills
Care assistant: record-keeping and clear communication with clients
Retail or warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident English
Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require this level of English
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: pairs well if you need both English and maths at this level.
GCSE English Language: some learners choose to sit the full GCSE after completing Functional Skills Level 2.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject: many Level 3 courses, including A Levels, T Levels, and vocational Diplomas, require English at Level 2 as an entry condition.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: a route into university that typically requires Level 2 English.
