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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Lambeth – Lambeth Adult Learning

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This level 2 functional skills english course covers reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. It's the recognised GCSE english equivalent, so when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. The course runs part-time during the day and typically takes 55 hours to complete. You'll need to have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English first, or score at working towards Level 2 in your initial assessment.

Who this course is for

The course is for adults who want to develop their English skills and gain an Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification, complete a vocational qualification, apply to university (GCSE equivalent) or simply improve their job prospects.

Entry requirements

You will need to complete an English initial assessment and an English diagnostic assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved a level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English prior to the course or score at working towards level 2 in your initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand different types of texts, including those used in work and everyday life.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in your writing.
  • You'll speak and communicate effectively in formal and informal situations.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken language, including discussions and presentations.
  • You'll develop the English skills needed for further study, training, or employment.

How you will learn

Learning is blended: you'll study online and attend sessions at the centre. The course covers three areas: reading, writing, and speaking, listening and communicating. Assessment is by externally set and marked exams in reading and writing, plus a separate speaking, listening and communicating assessment. You'll complete an initial assessment and a diagnostic assessment before the course begins, so your learning is planned around your starting point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written and spoken English is central to the role.
  • Administrator or receptionist: employers routinely ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Healthcare support worker: reading and writing accurately is essential in care settings.
  • Teaching assistant: schools require a Level 2 English qualification as a minimum.
  • Retail supervisor: clear written communication supports stock, rotas, and reporting.
  • Warehouse or logistics coordinator: workplace documentation and emails require solid English.
  • Apprentice in any sector: most apprenticeships require Level 2 English to complete.

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English, you can move into vocational qualifications that require it as an entry condition. You could also progress to a Level 3 qualification such as an A Level in English Language or Literature, an Access to Higher Education Diploma (if you're considering university), or a Level 3 vocational course in your chosen sector. Some learners use this qualification to meet the English requirement for a degree-level apprenticeship.

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