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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English Online – GoLearn! Leicestershire Adult Learning Service

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start11 Nov 2026
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around work, family, or other commitments. No formal entry requirements are needed. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with activities linked to everyday life and work. It typically takes 19 weeks. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 functional skills english qualification meets that standard.

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 2, FAST TRACK, Distance Learning

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding texts from work and everyday life.
  • You'll improve your writing, covering spelling, punctuation, grammar, and structure.
  • You'll practise speaking and listening in a range of contexts.
  • You'll learn to write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll build skills for completing forms, emails, and written tasks at work.
  • You'll understand how to identify key information in documents and longer texts.

How you will learn

You study online, working through course materials and activities in your own time. Assessment includes a speaking and listening component, a reading exam, and a writing exam. You sit the exams when you are ready. Speaking and listening and reading assessments are set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will guide you through the online materials and let you know when you are ready to be entered for each assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn! Leicestershire Adult Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required
  • Administrative assistant: reading, writing, and email skills used daily
  • Care assistant: documentation and communication with colleagues and families
  • Retail assistant: writing, reading, and customer-facing communication
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, completing written records
  • Teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires confident English skills
  • Receptionist: written correspondence and spoken communication central to the role

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with English Level 2 for job applications and further study.
  • Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in your chosen vocational area: many courses require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're considering university, this is the next step and typically requires Level 2 English.
  • GCSE English (if you want a graded qualification for a specific employer or course requirement).
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