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Functional Skills English

This course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their English skills for either the workplace or further study. You will cover a variety of topics designed to help you improve your understanding of different texts and improve your spelling, punctuation and grammar to enable you to write confidently and effectively in a range of situations such as emails, letters and reports. You will also work on communication skills which are a vital transferable skill for the workplace.

You can choose to study your course in-person at our campuses in North Devon or Tiverton, or online.

We are able to provide inclusive, differentiated and challenging resources and flexible classes to meet the needs of our learners.

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Sep 2023 : North Devon : Part-time
Course Code : PTB655 (2023)
Level : Level 1
Duration : 10 Weeks

Cost : * Total Fee £393

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Jan 2024 : North Devon : Part-time
Course Code : PTB655J (2023)
Level : Level 1
Duration : 10 Weeks

Cost : * Total Fee £393

North Devon campus Apply
Apr 2024 : North Devon : Part-time
Course Code : PTB655A (2023)
Level : Level 1
Duration : 10 Weeks

Cost : * Total Fee £393

North Devon campus Apply

Course details

Assessments

There are three assessed elements: a reading exam, a writing exam and speaking and listening assessment which consists of a presentation and a discussion.

Progression

Level 2 Functional Skills is a requirement in many areas of employment, further and higher education.

Facilities and resources

Access to the internet and a personal computer are essential.

FAQs

Q: Is there any funding available to help pay for my course?

A: Many of our courses are free to attend (subject to eligibility). If you do not have a Level 2 qualification in English the course will be free. We will carry out a fee assessment when you enrolment to establish if you meet this criteria.

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Starting Date : 18/09/2023
Course Code : PTB655 (2023) North Devon campus Apply
Starting Date : 05/01/2024
Course Code : PTB655J (2023) North Devon campus Apply
Starting Date : 15/04/2024
Course Code : PTB655A (2023) North Devon campus Apply

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