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Adult Literacy

The courses are designed to help you develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in a friendly supportive atmosphere either at College, in the community or in your workplace:

Level 1 is within the range of GCSE grades D - G whilst Level 2 is within the range of GCSE grades A - C.

Both courses provide an opportunity for you to:

  • Check your level of skills.
  • Develop and practice skills.
  • Plan your own learning to achieve personal goals.
  • Build your confidence and improve the skills you need at work or for every day life.
  • Prepare for the national tests.
  • Gain a national qualification.

Assessment:

  • Read information
  • Find information
  • Listen to recorded information
  • Have a discussion
  • Answer questions
  • Read notes
  • Fill in a form
  • Do a piece of writing.

At Level 1 & 2 there are multiple choice tests available online or in a paper based format. You have one hour to complete test and, if taken online, will receive your result when you have completed it.