Functional Skills in English - Level 1

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 30 Weeks
Study Part-Time
Location Kidderminster College
Price Free

Qualification Gained

Level 1 Functional Skills English

Levels Explained

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More about the course

You will develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as well as improving your punctutation, spelling and grammatical knowledge. You will learn to master the skills necessary to complete the qualification and to improve your knowledge for everyday situations.

How often does this course run?

Every Wednesday evening

Entry requirements:

Learners are invited in for initial assessment to determine levels before being allocated to classes

What will I achieve?

Level 1 Certificate in English Functional Skills

What will I learn?

Reading & writing skills with a particular focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar skills

This course focuses on everyday English

How is the course taught?

Face-to-face in the classroom.

Lesson content is uploaded to Microsoft Teams

How am I assessed?

There are 3 sections:

Speaking & Listening - Assessed in the classroom
Reading - Exam
Writing - Exam

Course costs:

This course is free

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Email us: enquiries@kidderminster.ac.uk

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