Bristol Community Learning – Essential English

Build your English skills and improve your reading and writing for studying Functional Skills English. This free, friendly 13-week course is for Bristol residents aged 19+ with few or no qualifications and can help you use English skills in work, education and daily life.

Education
14 September 2026 - 14 December 2026 Bristol

What this course offers

This free, friendly 13-week course supports you to build English skills and improve your reading and writing for studying Functional Skills English. It is for Bristol residents aged 19 years plus (in August 2026) with few or no qualifications. The course takes place on Mondays.

What you’ll learn

  • How to improve reading skills by understanding and interpreting a range of texts
  • How to develop writing skills to produce clear and accurate sentences and short documents
  • How to increase confidence in spelling, punctuation and grammar for everyday and learning purposes
  • Effective study techniques to support Functional Skills English learning and progression
  • How to apply English skills in real-life situations, including work, education and daily life

What happens next

You will have developed English skills, including reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar, to support learning and everyday use.

 

  • Cost: Free
  • Eligibility: Resident of Bristol
  • Ages: 19+

Location

Where it’s held

Filwood Library
Filwood Broadway
Knowle
Bristol
BS4 1JN

Contact details

Get in touch for help

Telephone:

07721702872