Preparing for Functional Skills English (Entry) |
Course Type |
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Learning Pathway
Initial Assessment Required|
Course Fee |
*FREE |
Duration |
10 Weeks |
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Course Details
This learning pathway is designed to develop your English skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, which will enable you to support your children and also to develop your own skills enabling you to progress onto a qualification. Classes are taught for 2 hours, once a week.
Course Content
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Read and comprehend a text and answer questions about it in writing.
- Gain confidence in using tense and subject-verb agreement correctly in written and spoken english.
- Use conjunctions to join simple sentences together to create compound sentences.
- Confidently ask and answer questions in English.
- Personal targets will also be agreed.
You will also complete anaddtional learning module which will support your skills development:
- Communication Skills
Locations
| Venue | Day | Time | Start Date | End Date | Enquire |
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| Hateley Heath FETC, West Bromwich | Monday | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | 21/09/2026 | 30/11/2026 | Enquire |
| Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick | Tuescday | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | 22/09/2026 | 01/12/2026 | Enquire |
| Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick | Wednesday | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | 23/09/2026 | 02/12/2026 | Enquire |
| Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick | Friday | 9:30am - 11:30am | 25/09/2026 | 04/12/2026 | Enquire |
Who is this course for?
This course will enable you to revise and learn new skills away from the stresses of normal family life. You will have a qualified tutor and will have the opportunity to ask questions and improve your skills. At the end of the course, your tutor will advise you of your progression routes which may include further English Preparation courses or a Functional Skills Entry English qualification course.
How will I be taught and assessed?
You will need to complete an assessment before you join the course, and advice will be given as to the suitability of the course for you. Learning will take place in a supportive environment, where professional teaching will be differentiated for individual learner needs. Your course will be classroom based and you will take part in with one to one, paired and small group work. Full participation will require you to find some time to complete homework, which will be marked and commented on by the tutor with guidance to help you to know how to improve.
How can I progress?
The course can lead to further learning through Preparing for Functional Skills Entry English.
Do I need to bring my own equipment/materials?
A pen and paper to make notes. Any aids to learning (glasses, hearing aids, etc.).
*Your course is funded through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.