Free English functional skills courses*
Many jobs ask you to have good English skills. If you don’t have an English GCSE, it can sometimes hold you back from getting the job you really want. A functional skills qualification boosts your skills and builds confidence in English.
Skills for communication - reading, writing and listening
Advance your reading, writing and listening skills. Grow your vocabulary and refresh your knowledge of grammar. Functional skills qualifications builds you up the next level of your work or education.
This isn’t like being back at school. You’ll gain communication skills that you’ll use in everyday life or work.
Learn how to read official letters and complete complicated forms with ease. Study how to communicate and present your ideas clearly. Help the kids with their homework. Improve your public speaking.
A different approach to learning
You’ll learn in small classes, with supportive tutors who can tailor teaching to your individual needs. You will be supported by your tutor to prepare for 3 assessments for the Functional Skills English qualification - speaking, listening and communication, reading and writing. These will take place during your course.
If you're looking for courses that are free but have great teaching, learn with us. Start your journey today and work up to your functional skills English level two qualification.
Improving your writing and reading skills as an adult opens the door to new opportunities.
A practical qualification
Gain the qualification and confidence needed to get into good jobs or go on to further education. Want to get functional skills English and maths qualifications together? Book yourself onto a maths course as well.
*Over 90% of applicants for skills courses do not need to pay a fee. Subject to status - courses are free for unemployed people, job seekers and people on low wage. If you do not qualify you will be alerted during the application process.