Free Level 1 Functional Skills English Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. You'll develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for everyday life, work, and further study. The course covers understanding written texts, planning and writing for different audiences, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and taking part in discussions and presentations. It runs for one year. At enrolment, you'll have an assessment with course teachers to check your current level and make sure this is the right starting point. A recognised gcse english alternative for adults, this course leads to the Functional Skills English Level 1 Certificate.
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 in discussions and short presentations.
You'll develop your listening skills in real-life and formal situations.
You'll learn to communicate more accurately and confidently in writing.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Southall Community College, attending full-time during the day. Your teachers will assess you regularly throughout the course and give you feedback to help you build the skills needed. The final assessment is an external exam set by Ascentis.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community 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
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling written tasks
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork
Teaching assistant: supporting classroom communication and literacy
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the next step up, recognised by employers as a GCSE English equivalent. Many jobs and further courses ask for this level.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges for adults who want a traditional GCSE grade.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: many courses in health and social care, business, or childcare require Level 1 or Level 2 English alongside the main subject.
