Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Ealing. Classes run at Ealing Green College, with full-time daytime sessions running across the year. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for everyday life, work, and further study. The course covers understanding written texts, planning and structuring your own writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and taking part in discussions. It runs for one year. For many employers and colleges, a functional skills english qualification at Level 1 is a recognised step toward the GCSE english equivalent at Level 2.
Who this course is for
Adults (19+)
Entry requirements
You will have anassessment with our course teachers at enrolment to check your current level of literacy.
What you will learn
You'll read and analyse a range of texts, including articles, emails, advertisements, and reports.
You'll plan and write letters, emails, blogs, and reports for different audiences and purposes.
You'll improve your grammar, punctuation, and spelling for both formal and informal writing.
You'll practise speaking clearly and listening carefully in discussions and short presentations.
You'll learn to communicate effectively in real-life and workplace situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day at Ealing Green College. Your progress is assessed regularly throughout the course, and you'll receive feedback from your teachers to help you develop the skills needed for the final assessment. At enrolment, you'll have an assessment with course teachers to check your current level of literacy so the course is pitched at the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ealing Green College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written and spoken English used daily
Receptionist: emails, calls, and face-to-face communication
Retail sales assistant: reading product info and writing reports
Care assistant: recording notes and communicating with colleagues
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Teaching assistant: supporting literacy activities in the classroom
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the GCSE english equivalent, recognised by employers and colleges for entry to many jobs and further courses.
GCSE English Language: a formal school-style qualification, available to adults at some colleges.
Level 2 qualifications in your chosen subject area: many vocational and professional courses require Level 2 English as an entry requirement.
