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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English Online – Pathway Group

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at a level that employers and universities recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. You'll need to commit around 10 hours a week, and the course typically takes 8 weeks. It's open to adults aged 19 or over living in an eligible non-devolved postcode in the UK.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills Engish helps you gain daily confidence in reading, writing, and speaking. You can develop your spelling and skills for form-filling and short notes.

Listen, understand and make relevant contributions to discussions with others in various contexts. Apply their language understanding to adapt delivery and content to suit the audience and purpose. Read various text types confidently and fluently, applying their knowledge and understanding of texts to their writing. Write texts of varying complexity with accuracy, effectiveness, and correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Understand the situations and audiences for which planning, drafting and using formal language are important and when they are less critical.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are required, but learners should have a basic level of literacy and communication skills to engage with the content.

Eligibility Criteria

You must be aged 19 or over. You need to have been living in the UK for the past three years and hold the right to live and work in the UK. You must commit 10 hours weekly to your studies. Residing in an eligible Non Devolved postcode - gov.uk/government/publications/adult-skills-fund-asf-postcode-files

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of text types, including formal and informal documents.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll improve your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • You'll develop skills for everyday tasks such as form-filling, note-taking, and writing short messages.
  • You'll listen to and contribute to discussions in different contexts.
  • You'll adapt how you communicate depending on your audience and purpose.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is by externally set and marked exams covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening components. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start so the course can be matched to the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

Pathway Group will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need reliable internet access and a device to study on.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement.
  • Administrative assistant: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily.
  • Care assistant: documentation and communication with colleagues and clients.
  • Retail team member: many employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in schools requires strong English skills.
  • Warehouse operative or logistics coordinator: written communication for records and reporting.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with English for roles and courses that ask for both subjects.
  • GCSE English (resit): if you need a GCSE grade specifically rather than a functional skills english qualification.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or childcare: most require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: universities accept this route for adults without traditional A-levels, and Level 2 English is typically a prerequisite.
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