8 January 2025 - 2 April 2025 ( 30 hours, 12 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Get better at reading and writing and gain the confidence to progress to the next level. This course is for students who have completed Entry 3 Functional Skills English, but need more time to further develop their skills before progressing to Level 1. The course runs every term and students may complete one or more terms at this level before moving on to the accredited course.
You will work to develop your reading, writing and verbal communication skills. You will study topical subjects, and use the internet for research. You will work on your own and in groups, discussing and sharing ideas. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e. progression to the Level 1 Functional Skills English course.
You must be fluent in spoken English. You may have been born or raised in an English-speaking country but had a disrupted education. You need to have passed an Entry 3 Functional Skills English course. All new students need to take an assessment before they can enrol. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website.
Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study outside of class time.
You will need A4 lined paper, a ring binder folder, pen and a dictionary.
