Enhancing your English skills can open doors to greater confidence in both your professional and personal life. It also lays a solid foundation for further education or specialised training.

Join our Functional Skills English for Adults programme, where you will have the chance to boost your skills and knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment. Guided by expert teachers, this course empowers you to achieve the qualifications essential for career advancement, higher education or apprenticeships.

Course Information

  • Course Type Part-Time Course
  • Study Mode Classroom Based
  • Course Code PENGLE1FS
  • Start September / February
  • Length 16 weeks
  • Level Level E
  • Campus
    Aylesbury Wycombe
  • Entry Requirements

    Students must be 19 or older at the start of the academic year. An initial assessment is required to determine the appropriate study pathway.

  • Example Modules
    • Reading Text
    • Understanding texts
    • Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
    • Communication skills
  • What will I learn?

    This 16-week practical course focuses on developing everyday and work-related English skills, progressing through various levels from Entry 1 to Level 1.

    Reading: Understand texts in depth, utilise information effectively and identify appropriate responses.

    Writing: Learn to write clearly and concisely, organise information logically, and use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

    Speaking and Listening: Build communication skills to speak confidently in both formal and informal settings and present ideas effectively.

  • Additional Information
    All prospective students aged 19 and over are required to undergo an initial assessment to tailor the learning pathway to your needs.
  • How am I assessed?

    Assessments include a verbal controlled assessment and two formal exams in reading and writing. These take place during lessons and can be retaken if necessary. Successfully passing all assessments will earn you a functional skills qualification at your level of study.

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