- How much does it cost?
The courses are all free unless you already hold a grade 4/C or above for English GCSE.
- Who is it for?
This course is for adult learners wishing to develop their English, literacy and writing skills to gain a recognised qualification(s).
- Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
- What does the course involve?
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
- How is the course assessed?
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.
- Additional Notes
On completion of Level 2 and in some cases Level 1 students can progress onto GCSE English.
- What do I do next?
If you are ready to enrol, please click the enrol button at the top of this factsheet. If you would like further information, please contact Mary Scott, Workplace Functional Skills Learning Manager on 07970 168960 or email:
marys@shrewsbury.ac.uk Depending on where you live, this course may incur fees - please check your home postcode in our postcode checker above, to see if you are eligible for funding. Following your enrolment, we will contact you with further information on your study, submitting assignments and tutor support.
Functional Skills English
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- Starts 9 September 2024
- London Road Campus
- 37 Weeks
- Part Time
- SFS0ENG000(2425)