Free Functional Skills English Level 1 in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through interactive, practical activities linked to everyday life and work. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an assessment at induction so the course is pitched at the right level for you. The course typically takes one week part-time. A level 1 functional skills english qualification is a recognised step toward the GCSE English equivalent at Level 2.
Who this course is for
This qualification aims to enable students to deal effectively with the demands of life, work, society and culture. It develops your skills and confidence by helping you to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at a level appropriate to your needs and competence. You will develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in a number of different ways, practising skills which you will need in your everyday life. You will be taught using a variety of interactive IT resources alongside formal classroom teaching. Resources will be available on the virtual learning environment which you will be able to access from home.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements, students will be assessed at induction.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding different types of texts.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll improve your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
You'll build skills for use in work, daily life, and further study.
You'll learn to use grammar, punctuation, and spelling more accurately.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, using a variety of interactive teaching methods. You'll practise reading, writing, speaking, and listening through activities linked to real-life contexts. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that test your skills across all four areas. Your induction assessment helps place you at the right starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Community Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken communication required
Care assistant: reading care plans and writing notes daily
Retail assistant: handling written instructions and customer queries
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and completing paperwork
Receptionist: writing messages and communicating with visitors
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading and writing tasks
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE English equivalent, widely asked for by employers and colleges. A natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE English: if you want a traditional GCSE grade, some centres offer adult GCSE English alongside Functional Skills routes.
ESOL qualifications: if English is not your first language, ESOL courses develop the same core skills in a different context.
