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Free Functional Skills English Level 2 in Melton Mowbray

CostFREE
Duration26 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Melton Mowbray Library, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 26 weeks and covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Topics link to everyday life and work, so the skills you build are practical and immediately useful. There are no formal entry requirements.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2.

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 1 & 2

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding texts from work and everyday life.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills through classroom activities.
  • You'll learn to plan, draft, and check your written work.
  • You'll understand how to adapt your language for formal and informal situations.
  • You'll gain confidence using English in workplace and real-world contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Melton Mowbray Library. The course uses activities and materials linked to everyday life and work. Assessment includes a speaking and listening component, a reading exam, and a writing exam. You'll sit the assessments when you're ready. Exams take place separately from class time at Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Melton Mowbray Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrator, handles correspondence, reports, and workplace documents.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate records and communicates with colleagues and clients.
  • Retail team member, reads instructions and writes stock or incident reports.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom communication and reading activities.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices and completes written records.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject, many require a Level 2 English qualification as an entry condition.
  • A-levels or Access to Higher Education Diploma, for those aiming toward university study.
  • Vocational Level 3 courses in health and social care, business, or education, where strong English skills are essential.
  • Apprenticeships at Level 2 or Level 3, most require Functional Skills English Level 2 or a GCSE English equivalent.
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