Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Burnley. Classes run at Broadfield Specialist School. You'll need Level 1 Functional Skills English to join, and the course runs full-time during the day over 9 months. It covers comparing ideas and presentation in texts, writing for different audiences and purposes, and adapting your communication for different situations. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, this qualification is the recognised equivalent. The course is assessed across three units: Speaking, Listening and Communication; Reading; and Writing.
Who this course is for
Edexcel English Functional Skills qualifications are designed to equip learners with skills such as comparing the ideas and presentation of texts, writing for a specified audience and purpose, and communicating and adapting language. They're assessed in three units (Speaking, Listening and Communication; Reading; and Writing)
Entry requirements
Level 1 Functional Skills English
What you will learn
You'll compare ideas and how information is presented across different texts.
You'll write clearly for a specified audience and purpose.
You'll adapt your language and communication style to suit different situations.
You'll develop your reading skills to understand and analyse written material.
You'll practise speaking and listening in structured, real-world contexts.
You'll build your writing accuracy, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Broadfield Specialist School, with full-time daytime sessions across the 9-month course. Assessment covers three units: Speaking, Listening and Communication; Reading; and Writing. Each unit is assessed separately. The Speaking, Listening and Communication unit is assessed through a task-based activity. Reading and Writing are assessed through formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broadfield Specialist School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential.
Administrator or receptionist: writing, reading, and communication skills used daily.
Healthcare support worker: documentation and patient communication require strong English.
Retail team member: reading instructions and writing reports part of the role.
Warehouse or logistics operative: reading safety documents and completing records.
What you could study next
Level 3 Functional Skills English: the next step if you want to develop further beyond Level 2.
GCSE English Language: some learners use Level 2 Functional Skills as a stepping stone toward a formal GCSE.
Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, and childcare require Level 2 English as an entry condition, so this qualification opens those doors.
