| Start Date: | Duration: | Level: | Study mode: | Course location: | Course Type: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible | 16 Weeks | Level 1 | Part-Time - Day | City Campus | Skills & Qualifications |
This course is for anyone who would like to improve their level of English Skills and needs to have an English qualification to progress in their career or onto further study.
This course is available at both our City Centre Campus and our Bede Campus.
This course is free of charge for anyone 19+ who does not hold this qualification or GCSE grade E/2 or above.
You do not need any official qualifications. You will need to complete an assessment to confirm your strengths and areas of improvements when you start the course.
| Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
|---|---|---|
| 19+ | FREE *subject to eligibility checks | There are no additonal costs. |
After developing your reading, writing and speaking and listening skills in the classroom, you will complete the following assessments:
- A speaking, listening and communication assessment with a teacher
- A paper-based or online writing assessment
- A paper-based or online reading assessment
During this course you will learn:
Reading comprehension
Writing for purpose
Speaking and listening skills
After successfully completing this course you can progress onto Level 2 Functional Skills English.
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