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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Telford – Learn Telford

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Telford. Classes run at Learn Telford, with start dates throughout the year and various venues across the borough. Daytime sessions run part-time over 17 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll start with a skills assessment so the course begins at the right level for you. This Level 2 qualification is the recognised GCSE English equivalent; when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills English certificate meets that requirement.

Who this course is for

This course is available a various venues across the Borough with start dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more information

Entry requirements

You'll complete a skills assessment to determine the level of the course at which you need to begin.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including articles, letters, and reports.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in your writing.
  • You'll listen to and understand spoken information and instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions and presentations.
  • You'll identify the main points and purpose of written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is by external written exam and a separate speaking and listening assessment. Both components must be passed to achieve the full qualification. Your initial skills assessment helps place you at the right starting point and shapes how your learning is planned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Telford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: many employers require GCSE English or equivalent
  • Teaching assistant: schools ask for Level 2 English as a minimum
  • Receptionist or administrator: written communication is central to the role
  • Retail supervisor: stock records, emails, and reports require solid English
  • Healthcare support worker: patient records and written notes are part of the job
  • Customer service advisor: clear written and spoken English is essential

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills English certificate, you could move on to a vocational qualification at Level 2 or 3 in a subject that interests you. If you want to go further with English, an Access to Higher Education Diploma includes academic writing and communication skills that prepare you for university study. Some learners also go on to GCSE English Language if a graded qualification is needed for a specific course or employer.

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