EDEXCEL Functional Skills English Level 1 - Evening

The courses are all free unless you already hold a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English.

This course is for adult learners wishing to develop their Literacy skills to gain a recognised qualification - Functional Skills English Level 1. 

There are no formal entry requirements.

The course(s) provide the opportunity for you to develop your literacy/English skills at your own pace with expert teaching and support.  Topics covered include:

• Reading a range of texts
• Identifying key information
• Writing skills
• Comparing texts
• Purpose of text
• Language features
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Dictionary skills
• Communication skills
• Speaking and listening

Each level is assessed by a formal exam that can be taken when you are ready.  Exams can be paperbased or online and are on demand.

On completion of Level 2 and in some cases Level 1 students can progress onto GCSE English.

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions at 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or emailparttimecourses@scg.ac.uk