About This Course

Literacy Level 1

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

You will learn how to understand the main ideas and meanings in writing so you can find the information you need quickly and easily. You will learn how to identify different types of written document. You will be shown how paragraphs, headings and subheadings help your ideas flow in a logical order. You will learn how to adapt your style of writing to suit both your purpose and audience. You will be shown how to proof read your writing to check that it makes sense. You will learn how to spell words correctly and how to ensure that your grammar and punctuation is accurate. You will practise your reading and writing skills in realistic, everyday situations.
The course will give you a good foundation for further study.

HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT?
The classes are friendly, relaxed and enjoyable.  Your tutor will work with you to decide what you want to learn and will provide personal support to help you achieve your goals. The classes will involve working with other learners and individually. You will have the chance to use computers to help you with your learning. You will be able to take work home to study on your own if you wish.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Your tutor will discuss with you how you are progressing throughout the course. When you are ready you will take a nationally recognised certificate in Adult Literacy. You will have 1 hour to take the test and you can take it online or as a paper-based examination.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I ACHIEVE?
OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy.

WHEN WILL I ATTEND ?
See Courses at Bowling College and Courses in Community Venues pages for details or contact the college.

HOW MUCH WILL THE COURSE COST?
The course is free.

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS?
No.

WHAT NEXT?
The Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy

WHO CAN I TALK TO FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR ADVICE?

Our College Services Team will be happy to answer any questions you might have about enrolling on this course.  If you need more detailed information you can speak to one of the course tutors or a member of  the EASA (Education Advice Service for Adults) team

Literacy Level 2

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will be shown how to analyse written documents to see whether they are made up of facts, opinions or both. You will see how documents can present a one sided argument or a balanced discussion and learn how to recognise the difference between the two. You will have the chance to practise reading skills like summarising, skimming, scanning and detailed reading. You will learn how to add variety and interest to your writing and how to use punctuation correctly. You will learn how to avoid repetitive or long - winded words and sentences in your writing so you can get your message across clearly.

HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT?

The classes are friendly, relaxed and enjoyable.  Your tutor will work with you to decide what you want to learn and will provide personal support to help you achieve your goals. The classes will involve working with other learners and individually. You will have the chance to use computers to help you with your learning. You will be able to take work home to study on your own if you wish.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Your tutor will discuss with you how you are progressing throughout the course. When you are ready you will take a nationally recognised certificate in Adult Literacy.  You will have one hour to take the test and you can take it online or as a paper-based examination.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I ACHIEVE?

The OCR Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy

WHEN WILL I ATTEND ?

See Courses at Bowling College and Courses in Community Venues pages for details or contact the college.

HOW MUCH WILL THE COURSE COST?
The course is free

ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS?
No

WHAT NEXT?

You could progress to GCSE English

WHO CAN I TALK TO FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR ADVICE?

Our College Services Team will be happy to answer any questions you might have about enrolling on this course.  If you need more detailed information you can speak to one of the course tutors or a member of   the EASA (Education Advice Service for Adults) team