Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Leyland. Evening classes run at Runshaw College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll start with a short skills check to make sure you're on the right level. Over 17 weeks, you'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This level 2 functional skills english course is the recognised GCSE english equivalent when employers ask for English at GCSE grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
Functional Skills English aims to develop your current literacy skills to help you to succeed in everyday work and social situations, as well as to qualify for further study. You will cover communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The awarding body for the course is City & Guilds. The course covers strategies for reading, spelling and other aspects of writing, including punctuation and producing different types of text such as letters and instructions. The course will also develop your confidence in speaking and listening, with task-based activities which allow you to practise these in everyday scenarios. You will work individually, in pairs and small Groups, and as a whole class, and your progress will be regularly reviewed by your tutor. In addition to the time in class, you will need to do around three hours of directed study per week in your own time.
Entry requirements
Before you enrol you will complete a short skills check to make sure you are matched onto the right level of course. This will also help you identify which skills you need to improve, to have clear goals, and to be able to work independently with the resources provided.
What you will learn
You'll develop strategies for reading different types of text with confidence.
You'll practise spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
You'll produce a range of written texts, including letters and instructions.
You'll strengthen your speaking and listening skills for work and everyday situations.
You'll learn to communicate clearly in formal and informal contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Runshaw College during evening sessions. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening through practical tasks and exercises. Assessment is by external exam set by Pearson Edexcel, covering reading and writing, plus a speaking and listening assessment. Your initial skills check helps identify what to focus on so you can work toward the qualification with clear goals.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Runshaw College 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: employers routinely ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Healthcare support worker: NHS and care employers require Level 2 English.
Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 English qualification to apply.
Retail supervisor: written communication skills needed for reports and correspondence.
Warehouse or logistics coordinator: documentation and communication skills required.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: pairs well with your English qualification and is often required alongside it by employers and colleges.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: many Level 3 courses, including A-levels, BTECs, and vocational diplomas, require Level 2 English as an entry condition.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you're considering university, this is a common next step once you hold Level 2 English.
