Start Date: Duration: Level: Study mode: Course location: Course Type:
September 1 Year Level 2 Part-Time Evening Ashington Main Campus Skills & Qualifications Enquire

What’s it all about?

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their level of English skills.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you may benefit from achieving a Level 1 in Functional Skills.

This course is free of charge for anyone 19+ who does not hold this qualification or GCSE grade C/4 or above.

Study level Cost
19+ please enquire

After developing your reading, writing and speaking and listening skills in the classroom, you will complete the following assessments:

- A speaking, listening and communication assessment with a teacher
- A paper-based or online writing assessment
- A paper-based or online reading assessment

During this course you will learn:
- Inferential comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Styles of writing
- Writing for purpose

What’s next?

Essential Skills qualifications can help you progress to further study or employment.

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