Do you want to boost your English skills for everyday life, work, or further training? This Level 2 English Skills course is designed to help you improve your reading, speaking, listening, writing, and SPaG (spelling, punctuation, and grammar). You'll gain confidence and practical skills with the support of our experienced tutors. This course is perfect for anyone looking to consolidate their English abilities and open new doors.
This course covers:
Reading Skills: Skimming, scanning and detailed reading, reading for pleasure, understanding texts, gathering information from texts, using texts to improve your vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar
Speaking and Listening Skills: Making presentations, having discussions, expressing opinions, listening for specific information and detail
Writing Skills: Writing articles, letters and blogs, improve your handwriting, using correct SPaG when writing
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
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 before enrolling.
The entry requirement for this course is Level 1 Functional Skills English.
When you come along to your first class you should bring along an A4 writing pad, a black/blue pen, highlighters and a ring binder folder. You will also follow a class reading book which you can purchase second hand or borrow from a library.
To successfully complete this course, you must commit to 100% attendance and punctuality.
This is not an exam-based course. Your English skills will be assessed and developed through a folder of work and the use of an ILP (Individual Learning Plan). Your work, which you produce as you progress through the course, will be gathered and marked by your tutor.
After this course, you could progress on to take the Functional Skills Level 2 Exam.
We will also provide support with applying to university and careers guidance to help you decide on your options following the completion of the programme.
You may need to purchase a textbook and some basic stationery for the course. We will give you details of this at the interview, but it will be a modest cost. If you struggle to pay for equipment, a hardship fund is available.