English Functional Skills Entry Level

About this course

This course helps to develop a basic level of practical and transferable skills in English, which will be useful in work and life. There are 3 units:

• Speaking, Listening and Communication
• Reading
• Writing

You will learn a range of skills including:

• Contributing to simple discussions
• Reading and understanding short pieces of text
• Writing straightforward text using basic grammar and punctuation

You should expect to complete 1 hour of homework per week in addition to class attendance and exam revision.

Entry requirements 
Learners must take an initial assessment which can be done at home, followed by a full diagnostic to establish that they are ready to study at this level.
Assessment 
There is a controlled internal assessment for each of the 3 units.
Equipment 
Please bring a notebook and pen.
Progression 
Learners who achieve this qualification can progress on to Functional Skills in English at Level 1.
How to apply
You cannot apply for this course at present.  Please email us for further information if required on adulted@collyers.ac.uk
Induction
Students are required to attend a College induction prior to the course start date.
Fees
This course is fully funded by the Government for learners who do not already have an equivalent