Functional Skills English Flexi: Skills for Life and Work Level 1 - Level 2

<p>As part of this course, you will:</p>

<ul>
<li>Improve your reading skills, including reading for meaning, proofreading and comprehension</li>
<li>Improve on your writing skills, including planning your writing, writing for different purposes, spelling, grammar and punctuation</li>
<li>Develop your communication skills including speaking and listening activities and assessments</li>
<li>Complete work in the classroom and as homework to prepare you for the Functional Skills assessment.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>This is a course leading to a qualification.</strong> This course is paid for by public funding and you will be required to complete a recognised City & Guilds English assessment. We will also, where appropriate, help you to improve other skills such as maths, ICT and skills needed for employability.</p>

<p>You need to attend an Admissions Session before you start this course: click on the View Sessions button. Please visit our website for further details or telephone our team on 01202 123444 who will advise you on how to apply. For term dates please refer to <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/about/term-dates/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/about/term-dates</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Please note, this is a flexible course that will allow you the opportunity to learn at a time you choose. A tutor is available to answer questions but you will need to be prepared to work independently and motivate yourself to complete the course. Your tutor will provide support and encouragement and you will have tutorials to assess your progress. We do reserve the right to recommend a classroom-based or online tutor-led course if you do not complete the tasks you are set by the tutor promptly. </strong></p>

<p>This is an accredited course. You will be required to complete assessments in some or all of these subjects:</p>

<ul>
<li>Reading</li>
<li>Writing</li>
<li>Speaking and Listening</li>
</ul>

<p>You will work towards an exam. Once completed your work will be marked internally or externally and quality assured. If successful you will receive a nationally recognised certificate. Personal goals for you to work on in class will be agreed with your tutor and these will be reviewed regularly.</p>

<p>This course is for you if:</p>

<ul>
<li>You want to gain an English qualification at the right level for you.</li>
<li>You want to work flexibly, at your own pace and level and at at time that suits you. </li>
<li>You want to improve your communication, reading and writing skills for employment and/or personal reasons</li>
<li>You are able to study independently at home. </li>
</ul>

<p>You do not need any previous experience or qualifications in English to attend this course. <strong>IMPORTANT - On this course it is essential that you attend regularly and complete any homework given. Exam entry is dependent upon full attendance and successful completion of practice papers.</strong> You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this:<a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/</a></p>

<p>You will need an A4 folder, A4 lined paper and pens. <strong>The course is Government funded so there is no cost for the course. PLEASE NOTE - If you fail to turn up for an exam you will be charged an exam fee of £30.</strong></p>