Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Burnley. Classes run at Broadfield Specialist School. You'll need Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English before you start. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. You'll develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication, learning to compare texts, write for different audiences, and adapt your language to different situations. A Level 1 functional skills english qualification sits just below GCSE level and is a recognised gcse english alternative accepted by many employers and colleges.
Who this course is for
Edexcel English Functional Skills qualifications are designed to equip learners with skills such as comparing the ideas and presentation of texts, writing for a specified audience and purpose, and communicating and adapting language. They're assessed in three units (Speaking, Listening and Communication; Reading; and Writing)
Entry requirements
Entry 3 Functional Skills English
What you will learn
You'll compare the ideas and presentation of different texts.
You'll write for a specified audience and purpose.
You'll communicate clearly and adapt your language to different situations.
You'll develop your reading skills to understand a range of written materials.
You'll practise speaking and listening in structured tasks.
You'll build your writing skills across different formats and contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions covering three areas: Speaking, Listening and Communication; Reading; and Writing. Each area is assessed separately. Assessment is by formal examination and task-based activities set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teacher will work through each unit with you in class before you sit the assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broadfield Specialist School 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.
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication used daily.
Care assistant: documentation and communication with clients and colleagues.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety information.
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and speaking with visitors.
Teaching assistant: supporting learners requires confident English skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English: the next step up, and the recognised GCSE English equivalent accepted by employers and further education providers.
GCSE English Language: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, this is the route to take after Level 1.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: many require Level 2 English as an entry condition, so this qualification opens those doors.
