Ensure your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills are polished for the workforce.
Both courses also incorporate employability units to enhance and support your job prospects.
Functional Skills English
Why do this course?
What is the course length?
The standard course lasts 12 weeks, meeting once a week, with weekend options available from 10 AM to 1 PM or 6 PM to 9 PM. Additionally, we offer an intensive option that is six weeks long.
What does the course consist of?
Reading
- Text focus: Enhancing reading comprehension skills.
- Sentence focus: Grasping the use of grammar and punctuation.
- Word focus: Vocabulary, word recognition, and phonics skills.
Speaking & Listening
- How to speak to communicate
- Engaging and contributing to discussions
- Listening and responding
Writing
- How to construct sentences
- Understanding the alphabet
- Correct spelling
What levels are available?
- Entry levels (1, 2 and 3),
- Level 1 and Level 2
Our team will evaluate which level of the course is right for you.
The awarding body is NCFE.
Course Costs
This course is fully funded for:
This course is fully funded for unemployed individuals receiving benefits and employed individuals, offering you:
- are aged 19+ prior to 31st August 2022
- must not have previously attained a GCSE grade A* – C or grade 4, or higher
How to Apply?
You Apply
Provide a brief description of yourself, and we’ll handle the rest. Our convenient online application process takes just about 10 minutes to complete.
We Connect
Once you submit your application, an admissions professional will contact you to guide you through the remaining steps of the process.
You Get Ready
After completing your application and connecting with an admissions representative, you’ll be ready to set up your schedule.