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Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Online – Functional Skills UK

CostFREE
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around work and other commitments. The course covers reading, writing, and spoken communication, with activities rooted in everyday and workplace situations. It typically takes around one week to complete. This free functional skills english course for adults is open to people aged 19 or over who are employed and living in Sussex, Kent, or Hampshire. Entry requirements apply, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills English is a qualification designed to help both young people and adults develop their English reading, writing and communication skills in order to apply them in employment and everyday life.

Entry requirements

Aged 19 or over Employed Living in Sussex, Kent or Hampshire

What you will learn

  • You'll write documents including emails, letters, and reports for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll apply spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure accurately in your writing.
  • You'll read and respond to a range of texts, identifying main points, details, and purpose.
  • You'll compare and summarise information from different sources.
  • You'll take part in discussions and conversations, using formal and informal language appropriately.
  • You'll present information and ideas clearly in spoken communication.

How you will learn

You study online and work through reading, writing, and communication activities at your own pace. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that reflect real-life and workplace situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand texts, produce written documents, and communicate effectively. The course provider requires 100% attendance and punctuality across all scheduled sessions, so check course dates carefully before you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Functional Skills UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication is essential
  • Receptionist: reading, writing, and professional communication used daily
  • Care assistant: documentation and communication with clients and colleagues
  • Retail assistant: writing, reading instructions, and customer interaction
  • Administrator: emails, letters, and reports are core to the role
  • Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety information
  • Teaching assistant: supporting literacy and following written guidance

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English, the natural next step is Level 2 Functional Skills English. Level 2 is the recognised GCSE english equivalent and is what employers mean when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. It opens doors to further training, apprenticeships, and roles where a GCSE english alternative is accepted. You could also look at GCSE English itself if you prefer the traditional qualification route.

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