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Free Level 2 Functional Skills English in Newquay – Newquay Link Into Learning

CostFREE
Duration22 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 Newquay. Classes run at Newquay Link Into Learning, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 22 weeks and covers reading, writing, and communication at a level that meets the GCSE English equivalent standard. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, a Level 2 Functional Skills English Certificate is the recognised alternative. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including those used in everyday life and work.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll use grammar, punctuation, and spelling correctly in your writing.
  • You'll listen to and understand spoken information and instructions.
  • You'll speak clearly and contribute to discussions in formal and informal settings.
  • You'll identify the main points and purposes in written and spoken material.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newquay Link Into Learning, with a mix of reading, writing, and discussion activities. Assessment is through a formal written exam and a separate speaking and listening assessment. Both are set and marked by City and Guilds. Your tutor will prepare you for both components during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newquay Link Into Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is a core requirement.
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and writing records accurately matters in this role.
  • Receptionist: professional communication, written and verbal, is central to the job.
  • Retail assistant: handling written instructions, emails, and customer queries.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting literacy in the classroom requires confident English skills.
  • Administrator: drafting emails, letters, and documents is a daily part of the role.
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing written records.

What you could study next

Once you have your Level 2 Functional Skills English Certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a BTEC or Access to Higher Education Diploma. Many vocational courses at Level 3, including health and social care, business, and education, require English at Level 2 as an entry condition. You could also study Functional Skills Maths Level 2 alongside or after this course.

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