Functional Skills English - Entry 1, 2, 3, and Level 1

An English Functional Skills qualification is widely recognised by employers and can help you progress into further education, employment, and participate more confidently in everyday life in the UK.

An ESOL Functional Skills English course will help you to -

• improve speaking and listening
• improve reading and writing
• gain a Functional Skills English qualification
• develop employment skills
• help your children with schoolwork

You will review your progress with your teacher throughout the course and you will get feedback on ways to help you improve your language and appropriate activities to help you do this.

Course information

When studying Functional Skills, you will develop the following -

Speaking, listening, and communicating

After completing this module you will be able to -

• say the names of the letters of the alphabet
• identify and extract the main information from statements and explanations
• respond to questions about specific information and make requests
• make clear statements and communicate feelings and opinions on straightforward topics
• understand and participate in discussions

Reading

After completing this module you will be able to -

• correctly read words designated for the level you are working towards
• understand the meaning of the texts you read
• read text and extract information

Writing

After completing this module you will be able to -

• use correct punctuation in your writing
• correctly spell words appropriate for your level
• recognise how to write and respond to emails, letters, reports, and articles
• communicate information in words, phrases and simple sentences

You will review your progress with your teacher throughout the course and be given feedback on ways to help you improve your English language skills.