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Functional Skills English

🗣 Speak, 📖 Read and ✍🏽 Write in English with our free blended courses for level 2 and level 1.

Develop valuable skills and improve your career, chances of getting into university, and social opportunities.

Join our free* blended learning courses with friendly tutors and get ready for your next step.

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These nationally recognised English qualifications are intended to assist you in your life and job. You’ll study at your own speed, benefiting from a lot of support from your instructor.

These qualifications are intended to meet the demands of the workforce, and they are particularly suitable for those looking for work or those who are currently employed and are seeking to advance in their profession.

 

Course Overview

A solid foundation in functional English is required across the subject areas of speaking and hearing, reading, and writing.

By studying Functional Skills English, you may improve your abilities and confidence in order to live and work. This will enable you to gain the proficiency you need to accomplish your objectives in life and work.

You will learn to create clear and concise articles and letters, and you will apply what you learn to real-world writing situations.

You will learn in a classroom filled with other students who have the same interest in studying English. Your instructor will be friendly and supportive.

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What will you learn?

We offer Functional Skills English level 2 and level 1 to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. Study the following units:

Functional Skills English 💬

1. Speaking and listening

2. Reading

3. Writing

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Upcoming Dates

September 2024 and March 2025

Applications for our courses open about one month before they begin. Since all courses start in the first week of the month, applications close one week prior. Courses are popular and spaces are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment!

Duration

12-16 weeks, 5 hours weekly study time.

Course Eligibility Criteria
Must be 19+ years old as of August 31st 2024
Must be a resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years
Must live at a London postcode
Must be unemployed

Career Pathways

Our students go on to have successful careers in London’s creative economy.

Employment possibilities:

  • Apprenticeship Vacancies
  • 1-1 dedicated employment support with our Employment Work Coach Heather
  • Further training and professional development
  • Further and Higher Education
  • Employment
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