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ENGLISH COURSES

From a bit of help keeping up with the kids to a higher level functional skills course to get that new job. We’ve got you covered.

Select from the courses below

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Functional Skills English

This course will support Learners to work towards a nationally recognised qualification and is suitable for those who are working at Entry Level 3 and above. The course will help to develop the confidence and practical English skills needed for everyday life, further learning, and employment, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication. Learning Outcomes: […]
11 Sep - 16 Jul
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bedminster Children's Centre
British Road, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3BZ
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Essential English

This is a friendly 13-week course which will support Learners to build English skills and improve reading and writing for studying Functional Skills English. Learning outcomes include: Improve reading skills by understanding and interpreting a range of texts. Develop writing skills to produce clear and accurate sentences and short documents. Increase confidence in spelling, punctuation, […]
14 Sep - 14 Dec
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Filwood Library
Filwood Broadway, Knowle, BS4 1JN
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English Functional Skills

This is an English Functional Skills Level Entry 3 to Level 2 course. The course will  help learners  develop confident, effective communication skills across Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening applied in real-life work or every day scenarios. The course is designed to help learners progress from basic literacy skills to higher competence, preparing them for […]
14 Sep - 05 Jul
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Hope Cafe
Lawrence Weston Baptist Church , 117 -119 Long Cross, Bristol, BS11 0LH
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Essential English

This is a friendly 12-week course that will support you to learn and improve techniques and strategies for studying functional skills English Learning Outcomes: Identify and extract the main information and detail from short explanations Understand the main points of text Use effective strategies to find the meaning of words and check their spelling e.g. […]
15 Sep - 08 Dec
9:30 am - 11:30 am
South Bristol Family Hub
Hareclive Rd, Bristol BS13 0JW
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Functional Skills English

This course helps learners strengthen essential English skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening for everyday life, work, and further education. With enhanced support and practical activities, it builds confidence and prepares learners for real-world communication and progression to higher study or employment. Learning outcomes include: Read and understand different types of texts, identifying key […]
15 Sep - 13 Jul
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fishponds Baptist Church
Fishponds Baptist Church, Downend Road, Bristol
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Essential English Skills

The course  will allow learners to develop confident, effective communication skills across Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening applied in real-life work or every day scenarios. The course is designed to help learners progress from basic literacy skills to higher competence, preparing them for further study, Employment or practical daily activities. Learners can gain transferable skills […]
25 Sep - 18 Dec
9:30 am - 11:30 am
EveryFAMILY (formerly Brentry and Henbury Children's Centre
Brentry Lane, Bristol BS10 6RG
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Skills for Life – Literacy

This course will  provide a safe, supportive space where participants can develop their literacy skills through life skills activities. Learning outcomes include: Learners will identify and create an example of external communication, such as a polite email or an inquiry message, to express a personal need or ask for help. Identify and record personal goals […]
06 Oct - 17 Nov
9:15 am - 12:30 pm
The Gatehouse Centre
Hareclive Road Bristol BS13 9JN
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Tutor focus

I am the Core Tutor for Functional Skills English with Community Leaning, I design and deliver Functional Skills English and ESOL courses for adults in community settings. I also have 5+ years of teaching English as a Second Language experience in the UK and abroad; having taught children and adults from beginner to advanced levels, including English for Academic Purposes, as well as beginner language and literacy development.

Eleanor Chapman

What will I learn?

Studying functional skills English will enhance your communication abilities, which is a crucial skill in the professional world.

With improved skill in the English language  you will be able to express yourself clearly and confidently, whether it’s through writing to your children’s school or applying for a job. 

Also, a strong command of the language enables you to engage in conversation and connect with more people. From being able to understand what is really being said on the news to talking to teachers to just being able to speak to other people when at the shops.

Our English classes can be taken at the same time as an ESOL course (English for Speakers of other languages) for those needing to improve their conversational skills. When you take on an English class some will aim to increase confidence or particular skills but many will aim to give you a qualification up to level 2 in Functional Skills. A Functional Skills qualification is similar to a GCSE and is something many employers look for.

It's been great to make it easier to communicate at my current job but also makes me excited for what I can do in a future job!
Rana
I have found the course practical and helpful. It has been great to have opportunities to practice my speaking in a relaxed space
Sahar
It has really helped to communicate well with teachers and protect my families future as well as giving me the confidence to write letters to sort out issues.
Karen

What makes this different from school?

Everything!

Our courses are more practical, fun and relaxed. People make friends, bring in food to share and have far more opportunities to chat and ask questions.

 

You’ll find that studying as an adult can be a very different experience.