English
Good English skills are essential for everyday life. With Learn Devon you can gain an English GCSE or Functional Skills.
Developing these skills will not only make life easier, they can help you get a better job, progress in your career, open up opportunities for further education and training, or enable you to support your children with homework.
At Learn Devon we offer Functional Skills levels (Entry Level up to Level 2) as well as GCSE English language courses. Our Functional Skills, or ‘Improve your’ courses, welcome learners at all levels and are open for enrolment at any time during the year. Our GCSE courses begin strictly in September and end in June of the following year. We also run GCSE preparatory courses in the spring and autumn to help brush up on skills before joining a GCSE course in September.
How can you benefit?
By joining one of our Improve your English courses you can:
- Improve your reading, writing, grammar and communication skills
- Gain qualifications (Functional Skills up to Level 2 and GCSE)
- Gain the skills to support your children with homework
- Improve your wellbeing and confidence
- Create new opportunities at work and for further training and education
What are the classes like?
Our groups are small and welcoming with no more than 12 learners per class. Our tutors are friendly, patient and passionate about helping our learners gain English skills. They work with our Higher Level Learning Support Assistants who are at hand to help you with any learning difficulties. Using a tailored learning plan our tutors will provide you with feedback to help you achieve your learning goals.
How can you enrol?
To join one of our Improve your English or GCSE English courses you will need to fill in our contact form to arrange a call back from our team. Alternatively, you can call your nearest office at your convenience. During the call our friendly team will arrange an initial skills check appointment for you. During your appointment you will be able to decide whether joining one of our courses is the right thing for you. We will also be able to get an understanding of your English skills level and ensure you are joining the right course.
Any questions?
If you have any other questions please contact our team as we are always happy to help and answer any questions you may have.
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What makes our courses so popular?
Everyone is welcome
We welcome adult learners of all ages, from all walks of life and from all corners of Devon.
A friendly, welcoming environment
Our tutors are friendly and patient and our classes are small and welcoming to all learners.
Outstanding support
We are passionate about adult learning and our learning support team is always there to support you.
Courses to fit your lifestyle
We run morning, afternoon and evening courses as we know the challenges of juggling learning, family life and work.
Achieve valuable qualifications
We can help you achieve nationally accredited qualifications helping you progress in your career or go onto further study.
Improving your confidence
Our courses will help you improve your confidence, increase your wellbeing and reduce loneliness and isolation.