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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Dunstable – Weatherfield Academy

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Dunstable. Classes run at Weatherfield Academy. You'll need to have completed Functional Skills English Level 1 before starting. This level 2 functional skills english course covers speaking and listening, reading, and writing across a range of contexts. It's the recognised GCSE English equivalent when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months.

Who this course is for

Level 2

  • Speaking, Listening and Communication – make a range of contributions to

discussions in a range of contexts, including those that are unfamiliar, and

make effective presentations.

  • Reading – select, read, understand and compare texts and use them to gather

information, ideas, arguments and opinions.

  • Writing – write a range of texts, including extended written documents

communication information, ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively.

Entry requirements

Completion of Functional Skills Level 1 English

What you will learn

  • You'll make contributions to discussions and deliver presentations across familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
  • You'll select and read texts to gather information, ideas, arguments, and opinions.
  • You'll compare texts and explain what you find.
  • You'll write extended documents that communicate information clearly and persuasively.
  • You'll adapt your writing style and tone for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills in formal and informal settings.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Weatherfield Academy, with daytime sessions across the week. Assessment covers three components: Speaking, Listening and Communication; Reading; and Writing. Each component is assessed separately. Reading and Writing are assessed through external tests set by Pearson Edexcel. Speaking, Listening and Communication is assessed through observed tasks, which may be conducted at the centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weatherfield Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement.
  • Administrator or receptionist: writing documents and communicating professionally day to day.
  • Healthcare support worker: reading records and writing notes accurately.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident reading and communication.
  • Retail supervisor: writing reports and leading team briefings.
  • Call centre agent: speaking clearly and listening carefully in every interaction.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with this English qualification. Many employers and courses ask for both.
  • GCSE English (resit): if you want a GCSE grade rather than a Functional Skills Certificate, this is the next step.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications: most further study in health, business, childcare, or construction requires Level 2 English as a minimum entry requirement.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're considering university, this is a common route that builds on Level 2 English.

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