Free Level 1 Stepping Stones English Course in Wandsworth – South Thames College – Tooting Centre

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 English (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 14 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at Level 1, working toward the recognised english (stepping stones to functional skills) qualification. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you and help plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, working with a range of texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
  • You'll learn how to structure sentences, use punctuation, and spell common words correctly.
  • You'll gain confidence using English in practical, real-life contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. Teaching is delivered in person, with activities covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course rather than a formal exam. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the 14 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential
  • Receptionist: reading, writing, and communication skills used daily
  • Retail assistant: writing, reading labels, and talking with customers
  • Care assistant: record-keeping and communicating with colleagues and clients
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing written records
  • School support assistant: reading and writing support for pupils

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step if you want a formally graded Level 1 English qualification.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent english qualification recognised by employers and further education providers. Many employers ask for Level 2 English or equivalent.
  • ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses at Level 1 or Level 2 may also be worth exploring.

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