This course focuses on building a solid foundation in fundamental English language skills

Fees
This course is FREE to everyone
Level
Entry-Level 3
This course is for anyone who would like to develop their ability in English.
On this course you will develop strategies to improve your spelling accuracy, master punctuation rules, and enhance your understanding of grammar concepts. Through interactive exercises and practical examples, you will gain the necessary skills to communicate effectively in written English.
Spelling
You will be focusing on developing strategies for spelling accuracy, learning common spelling rules, patterns, and techniques to improve your spelling skills. You will explore strategies for identifying and correcting spelling errors, develop a wide-ranging vocabulary and understand where certain words come from. Through spelling exercises, word games, and vocabulary-building activities, you will enhance your spelling proficiency and develop a stronger grasp of the English language.
Punctuation
You will learn the correct use of punctuation marks and their impact on the clarity and meaning of written texts. You will study the rules governing punctuation, including the use of commas, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, quotation marks, and apostrophes. You will develop an understanding of how punctuation helps with sentence structure, conveys meaning, and enhances readability. Through interactive exercises and writing tasks, you will practice applying punctuation accurately in various contexts.
Grammar
You will focus on fundamental grammar concepts necessary for clear and effective communication. You will explore topics such as sentence structure, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and common grammatical errors. You will develop a solid understanding of grammatical rules, enabling you to construct grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs. You will engage in grammar exercises, analyse sentences, and error correcting activities to reinforce your understanding and application of grammar rules.
All learners enrolling on 2026/27 courses will use laptops, tablets and other digital technology as part of their learning
Entry Requirements
You must be working at Entry-Level 3 in Literacy, or above
Careers and Progression
As a learner, you’ll have access to a range of careers support to help you plan your next steps and feel more confident about your future.
This includes:
- Online access to our Careers and Progression Hub through our website
- A printed and online Careers and Progression Resource Pack, including information and guidance on:
- different job sectors and career pathways
- searching and applying for jobs
- writing a professional CV
- interview preparation and tips
- Invitations to lunchtime careers workshops on Tuesdays or Fridays
- Career focused enrichment sessions every month
- The opportunity to attend drop-in sessions with our Careers and Progression Coordinator for personalised support, advice, and guidance around your goals and plans
Visit our careers page here.
Further Progression
Alongside the rest of the program, you will be able to work effectively at Entry-Level 3 for English.