Adult Learning

This course is ideal for people who want to improve their literacy skills.

A Functional Skill in English includes improving speaking and listening skills, reading and writing.

You will identify the main points and ideas in a variety of texts, written for a variety of purposes. You will construct extended pieces of writing in a variety of forms, employing spelling, grammar and punctuation accurately. You will make relevant and extended contributions in discussions, as well as presenting information clearly.

Students will learn;

• Listening and speaking unit
• Reading unit
• Grammar and vocabulary unit
• Writing unit

Entry 2 Functional Skills English

A typical ESOL lesson focuses on the Communicative Method of study which is mainly student centred with a strong emphasis on group and pair work to maximise opportunities to practice the target language. This is assisted by teacher input consisting of explanations, examples and error correction.

End of year examination with progress assignments and homework

• There are no formal entry requirements, but an initial assessment will be carried out to assess the level you are currently working at.
• Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in English

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