Why Study This Course?
Do you want to improve your English skills for further training or work? This course offers a great opportunity to develop your reading, speaking, listening, writing, and SPaG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) skills. You’ll gain confidence and build a solid foundation for future success. This course is perfect for anyone looking to brush up on their English and prepare for the next step in their learning journey.
You will:
Prepare to progress onto a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification or GCSE English.
Become familiar with the qualification content, level, and expectations.
Improve your confidence in English with supportive tutors.
This course covers:
Reading Skills: Skimming, scanning, detailed reading, reading for pleasure, understanding texts, gathering information, and improving vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Speaking and Listening Skills: Making presentations, having discussions, expressing opinions, and listening for specific information and detail.
Writing Skills: Writing articles, letters, and blogs, improving handwriting, and using correct SPaG.
You will:
Prepare to progress onto a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification or GCSE English.
Become familiar with the qualification content, level, and expectations.
Improve your confidence in English with supportive tutors.
You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You need to complete an English initial assessment to check your level.
The entry requirement for this course is Level 1 Functional Skills English.
This course is assessed through a folder of work and an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Your tutor will mark the work you produce throughout the course. This course prepares you for Functional Skills English Level 2 or GCSE English.
To successfully complete this course, we ask that you commit to 100% attendance and punctuality. This will ensure you get the most out of your learning experience.