Home About Us Online Courses LLC Professional LLC Local ESF Community Grants Why LLC? LLC Work Zone Blog Apply Today FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH About Us The Team The Board LLF LLC Local Hubs Our History Funders Delivery Partners London Voices Jobs Functional Skills English The aim of this qualification is to allow you to improve your ability to read and write more effectively. It also seeks to develop your speaking, listening and communication skills. Teaching will be done in groups of 10-15 learners with your tutor. You will be expected to undertake independent study, and having access to a computer will be beneficial. It will help you to meet the new examination requirements which are more in line with the traditional G.C.S.E programme. WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS: Grammar and sentence structure – the building blocks of the English language Punctuation The purpose of writing a text and how to identify and use their features Features of the layout – focus on the formatting of documents in the right way for specific situations Language techniques, bias and inference – identify and use advanced techniques used in English language exam technique Location Learners are encouraged to attend face to face courses in the classroom, however, if this is not possible learners can join courses remotely through Google classroom. Entry Requirements You are required to undertake an initial assessment as part of your enrolment, which will determine your level. Most learners are eligible. Qualification You will complete the following assessments: 1. Speaking and Listening - completed verbally. 2. Reading - online or paper-based options available. 3. Writing - online or paper-based options available. The exams will be externally marked by City&Guilds. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Functional Skills in English Certificate. 4. Spelling test for some levels. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Functional Skills in English Certificate. Who is this course for? The course is suitable for those who wish to apply their English skills in a range of professional situations, including writing formal emails, letters, verbal discussions and presentations. Suitable for those who are English speakers but wish to improve & develop their skills in this area, as well as gaining recognised qualifications which many employers require. If you are interested in applying, please complete the following quick form and we will be in contact to support you with your application. You will receive useful information about whether you are eligible for government funding, course fees, start dates and much more. Apply Now Date of birth Employment Status --- Unemployed Part-time Worker Full-time Worker Are you 19+ and receiving Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) or Universal Credit? --- Yes No Please let us know what time during the week you prefer to be contacted by us. Select one of the following options: --- Morning (from 9 am to 12 pm) Afternoon (from 12 pm to 5 pm) Evening (from 5 pm to 6 pm) Any time (from 9 am to 6 pm) By completing this form, you agree to the data protection privacy notice found here. Please check the box below if you agree. I accept Quick Facts Start Dates We have a variety of start dates every month Hours 9:30 am to 3 pm (1h lunch break). 2 days per week. 11 sessions/ 5.5 weeks. Fees Fully funded subject to eligibility criteria. "I would recommend an LLC apprenticeship as the one-to-one mentoring I received from my assessor motivated me to reach my full potential." Tegan Atkinson Apprenticeship in Housing "The benefits for me of doing the apprenticeship where the qualifications that I was able to achieve whilst working and getting paid." Laurent Grimonpont Business Administrator Apprenticeship Recent LLC News See all news Traineeship Taster Day 26th November 2021 Window Box Project 22nd November 2021 Routes to Learn 10th November 2021 020 8774 4040 info@londonlc.org.uk Find us Start a live chat Site Links About Us LLC Professional LLC Local Why LLC? Blog Policies Safeguarding Prevent British Values Contact London Learning Consortium Christopher Wren Yard 119 High Street 1st Floor Croydon Surrey CR0 1QG Call Us 020 8774 4040 Email Us info@londonlc.org.uk Partners and Accreditations © 2021 London Learning Consortium | Site by Harper Creative