Adult English

Do you want to access higher education, an apprenticeship, get a promotion at work, apply for a job, or generally improve your English skills?

If you missed out on gaining your English qualifications at school, our English department here at Plumpton College are providing an excellent opportunity for adults to gain this achievement.

You'll learn from our highly-experienced, expert adult educators. This course is flexible to your availability and requirements with various study options:

• Start your course in either September or January.
• Enrol on either the morning course option (10am - 12.00pm) or evening course option (6pm - 8.00pm) at our Plumpton College campus.

Functional Skills is widely recognised and accepted by employers and will help you take the next step in your career journey.

Upon starting this course, you will undergo an initial assessment and consultation with your tutors to decide the best course for you - either Entry Level 3, Level 1, or Level 2 English.

1. Reading

You will use skills such as skimming, scanning, locating information in text, identifying features of text and language techniques to answer questions based upon a piece of text. Assessed via an external exam.

2. Writing

You will need to write different types of text, such as letters, emails, articles, speeches, reviews and blogs.  There will also be a requirement for you to use correct spellings, punctuation and grammar.  Assessed via an external exam.

3. Speaking and listening

You will take part in two assessments, one formal and one informal.  These will take place in the classroom and be assessed by your tutor.

To achieve Functional Skills English you need to complete the following components:

• Reading exam
• Writing exam
• Two Speaking and Listening assessments

• Aged 19 or older.
• Do not already hold a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification or a GCSE Grade 4/C and above in English.