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Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry Level 2)
Course details
Course code
Q00016873Course date
Number of classes
20 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Isabel JordanFee:
How you'll learn
Venue
WEA Regional Office Training Room (Liv)Suite 414, Fourth Floor
Cotton Exchange Building
Bixteth Street
Liverpool
L3 9JR
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
What we’ll cover
Listen to explanations and extract details and key information
Contribute to group discussions about a range of topics and communicate your feelings and opinions clearly
Use resources such as dictionaries to understand the meaning of short texts and be able to read compound sentences
Use basic punctuation and spell regular plurals correctly
Learn to use adjectives and connectors to create compound sentences
Complete forms asking for personal information correctly
Entry 2 functional skills English courses teach you essential English skills for employment and learning. They are made by adults, for adults.
When you finish the entry 2 functional skills English course, you will have assessments in three areas. They are: Speaking, listening, and communicating, Reading, and Writing.
Once you pass entry 2 you can progress to entry 3. There are “get ready” courses between each level to help you prepare for the next course.
Before you can enrol on this course, you’ll need to do a skills check. Don’t worry, this isn’t an exam. It’s for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level.
Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking.
What to expect
This entry 2 English course for adults takes around 60 hours to complete.
English functional skills courses are accepted as a GCSE equivalent for many jobs and courses. At level 2, they can help you do an apprenticeship, higher education course, or go to University.
Functional skills English courses are ideal for flexible learning. You can choose to take an in-person or online functional skills course. You can also do assessments online if you like.
To take this English course you need to have a digital device such as a computer or tablet. You’ll also need an internet connection. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.
The WEA is an experienced adult English course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any needs you might have. The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please let us know if you have any special requirements to do this course.
Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to reach the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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