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English E3/L1

Price:
FREE
Starts:
21/09/2023
Day of week:
THU
Ends:
11/07/2024
Location:
Gravesend Adult Education Centre, Gravesend
Time:
09:30 - 11:30
Duration:
36 weeks

This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running

WELCOME. THIS COURSE IS FACE TO FACE AT THE CENTRE.

Functional Skills qualifications are intended for anyone wishing to develop their English. They focus on both the underpinning skills as well as the ability to apply English to different contexts.

Students will develop Speaking - Listening and Communicating - this will include extended narratives and information (information may be on technical, concrete, or abstract topics), discussions, detailed explanations and presentations, all at varying lengths. These are fundamental skills that you need for your working and personal lives. You can study for the qualifications in practical ways and apply core skills to real-life situations. You will develop your reading and writing skills through topics that interest you.

Students’ progressed will be reviewed regularly though an ILP records.

Functional Skills qualifications are available across five levels (Entry 1 to Level 2).


ACCESS TO THE CENTRE IS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT, WALK OR CAR PARK NEARBY.

Who is the tutor?

About the Tutor: Carly Edwards-Day

Carly Edwards-Day is a qualified FS maths tutor who has worked in Adult Education for many years. With a wealth of experience in delivering to groups of all levels, she provides in-depth learning and self-study for all learners, providing information and guidance on such topics as initial assessment, examinations and extra support.

View all courses taught by Carly Edwards-Day here

How will I be taught?

The course will be taught in a friendly but focused atmosphere, where your individual needs are
catered for. Your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles
and ensure that you achieve your full potential. Teaching and learning are carried out through formally
taught sessions, discussion, group work, and supported with role play, task sheets and resource books,
practice papers, home study, feedback and evaluation.

What do I need to bring with me?

Notebook, pens, pencils and a folder as you will be required to keep a folder of your work.

What can I do next?

The course is to help you to move next to higher level course. Please speak to your class tutor or contact: gravesendaec@kent.gov.uk

What do I need to join the course


Please contact your local centre for Initial Assessment to find your level and arrange a suitable course.

For Darford: SkillsDartford@kent.gov.uk

For Gravesend: gravesendaec@kent.gov.uk

Getting to your course

Find us

Gravesend Adult Education Centre
Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RX

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code GRA/134648/N/FF.