Course overview

Are you starting your journey with Functional Skills English at WEA Bristol? Then this course could be right for you. This course is for learners preparing to enrol on an accredited Functional Skills Writing Level 1 course.

Course description

If you are planning to join one of our Functional Skills English Level 1 Writing courses, this course will help prepare you for the next exam course. On this course, you will practise and develop the skills you need for working at level 1. Then, you could move on to the accredited level 1 course. By the end of this course, you will be better able to 1) recognise different text types. 2) identify different text features 3) describe text purposes. 4) Evaluate whether texts are successful in meeting their intended text type/purpose. 5) Create a range of texts at the level required for Level 1 Functional Skills English.

What financial support is available?

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.

What other support is available?

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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