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Build Your Basic English Skills - Online Course - Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November, 7th and 14th December 2026 - 1.00pm

Build Your Basic English Skills - Online Course - Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November, 7th and 14th December 2026 - 1.00pm

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Build Your Basic English Skills

Online Course

Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November, 7th and 14th December 2026

1.00pm to 3.00pm

This course aims to make you feel more confident with English. On this course, you will go back to basics and learn techniques to help you with everyday reading and writing to build your confidence using English in your everyday life. Your tutor will support you to develop a sense of enjoyment using basic English skills in a fun and engaging way. This is not intended as an ESOL course.

Learning Goals:

  • Feel more confident with English
  • Learn techniques to help you with everyday reading and writing
  • Develop a sense of enjoyment using basic English skills in a fun and engaging way
  • Take your first steps towards gaining a Functional Skills English qualification

Who is this course for: This course is intended as a first stepping stone for adults who lack confidence in using English in their everyday life and have not achieved a Level 2 English Qualification. This short course will go back to basics and develop your English skills to develop your confidence. This course, funded by UK government, is for eligible Hampshire residents aged 19+, who do not possess a Level 2 English qualification (Functional Skills Level 2/ grade C/4 or above in English Language GCSE).

Please note: Eligibility criteria applies and will be checked upon enrolment. 

Course purpose: To improve essential skills

Previous knowledge or experience: No previous experience required, but a basic knowledge of English would be useful.

How will I learn: You will learn in a small and supportive online group via Microsoft Teams. Your course will be delivered by a fully qualified English tutor.

How will I be assessed: While there are no formal assessments, your tutor will observe your work, as well as set Q&A’s, practical activities, quizzes, puzzles, and self reflection activities.

What shall I bring: You will need a device suitable for accessing online learning. Details of how to download and use Microsoft Teams will be sent with your joining instructions.

Next steps: You will be offered an opportunity to progress onto a more advanced English course, or onto an accredited Functional Skills course, if you do not already have a Level 2 English qualification. Your tutor will also discuss other further progression opportunities with you

This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have. If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking.

You will be contacted by a member of the Hampshire Achieves Team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.

If this event is sold out please contact adult.learning@hants.gov.uk so that we can inform you of any future courses.

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Please note: You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health condition to be eligible under the category "At risk of or experiencing mental health needs." This category may include learners who are affected by challenging life circumstances that impact their mental wellbeing

Please note that you can make a request for additional support to your tutor to another member of staff at any time during your course.

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