The Functional Skills English Level 1 course helps learners strengthen their practical English abilities for real-world use in work, study, and daily communication. Equivalent to a GCSE Grade D–E (or Level 3), it focuses on developing strong reading, writing, and verbal skills through realistic scenarios and tasks.
Ideal for those progressing from Entry Level 3 or looking to boost their employability, this course prepares learners to use English confidently and accurately in professional and personal settings.
Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 are for learners to develop understanding and skills in English.
The qualifications give learners the opportunity to:
● Gain a qualification for work, study and life
● Demonstrate the ability at an appropriate level to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English
● Apply these skills effectively to a range of purposes in the workplace and in other real life situations.
1. Speaking, Listening & Communicating
Learners should be able to:
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Identify relevant information and lines of argument in explanations or presentations
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Make requests and ask relevant questions to obtain specific information in different contexts
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Respond effectively to detailed questions
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Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly and accurately on a range of topics
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Express opinions/arguments supported by evidence
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Follow and understand discussions and make contributions relevant to situation/subject
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Use appropriate phrases and registers, adapt contributions for purpose, audience and medium
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Respect turn-taking rights of others in discussions, use appropriate language for interjections.
2. Reading
Learners should be able to:
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Identify and understand main points, ideas and details in texts
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Compare information, ideas and opinions in different texts
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Identify meanings in texts, distinguish between fact and opinion
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Recognise that language and other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences and purposes
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Use reference materials/strategies (e.g., knowledge of word types) to find meaning of words
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Understand organisational/structural features and use them to locate relevant information (index, menus, subheadings, paragraphs)
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Infer from images meanings not explicit in accompanying text.
3. Writing
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Use a range of punctuation correctly (full stops, question/exclamation marks, commas, possessive apostrophes)
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Use correct grammar (subject-verb agreement, consistent tense use, definite/indefinite articles)
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Spell words used most often in work/study/daily life including specialist words.
Composition:
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Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and accurately
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Write text of an appropriate level of detail and length for purpose/audience
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Use format, structure and language appropriate for purpose/audience
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Write consistently and accurately in complex sentences, using paragraphs where appropriate.
Successful completion allows progression to:
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Functional Skills English Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C)
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Access to apprenticeships, higher-level study, or employment requiring English proficiency
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