Functional Skills English Entry Level 2

Course Code

N/A

Course Duration

14 weeks (Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am – 11:30am)

Location

Cradley Heath Skills Campus

Start Date

2 February, 2026
Female adult students talking across table

Strengthen your English skills and build confidence using reading, writing, speaking and listening in everyday situations with this 14-week Entry Level 2 course.
You’ll learn how to understand simple texts, write clear sentences and communicate confidently in familiar conversations. This course helps adults develop practical English that supports home life, wellbeing and early employability skills.
Delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus, part of the region’s top-performing college group, you’ll study in a welcoming and supportive adult learning environment.

Who is this course for?

Entry Level 2 is ideal for adults aged 19+ who want to:

  • Build confidence with everyday English tasks
  • Improve spelling, punctuation and sentence writing
  • Understand simple written information
  • Communicate more clearly in conversations
  • Progress to Entry Level 3
  • No previous qualifications are required.
  • You must be aged 19+
  • No previous qualifications are required.

What will I learn?

Over 14 weeks you’ll develop:

  • Reading skills for everyday texts such as letters, leaflets and instructions
  • Writing simple sentences using correct punctuation
  • Speaking and listening skills for short discussions
  • Understanding familiar vocabulary and key information
  • Confidence applying English to real-life tasks
  • Learning takes place through practical activities and real-world examples.

Cradley Heath Skills Campus provides:

  • A modern adult learning environment that supports calm, focused study
  • Compassionate tutors who specialise in helping adults progress
  • Access to The Sandwell Colleges — the number one group for student achievement
  • A friendly, encouraging community where learners support each other

You’ll attend two weekly sessions. Assessment is continuous and based on practical tasks, not formal exams, helping you apply your skills in real situations with supportive tutor feedback.

You may progress to:

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level
  • English for Jobseekers
  • English for Health & Well-being
  • Other adult confidence-building courses

These skills also support daily life, volunteering and early employment.

Course Details

Qualification

Entry 2

Exam Board

N/A

Study Mode

Part Time

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