Functional skills English level 1 or level 2

Overview

This is an English language course where you are able to gain a Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification. It is ideal for adults who need English for employment, training or progression.

You will develop practical reading, writing and spoken communication skills for everyday life, work and further study. You will learn what makes texts effective and how to find and use different kinds of information. You will practise writing clear, well-structured texts (such as emails, letters, reports or reviews) using accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar. You will also build confidence in speaking, listening, presenting ideas and contributing to discussions.

Our classes are small and welcoming. In the sessions, you will work with a group and on your own. You will be taught by friendly, experienced English tutors using lots of different learning resources to support your learning and provide lots of practical guidance and support. Your tutor will also suggest homework which will help you with your work in class. If your course is online, you will be taught through Google Classroom.

Entry requirements

This course is free. To enrol, you will first need to talk to one of our friendly Learning Advisers. They will arrange a meeting and give you some simple tasks to carry out to make sure that this is the right course for you and your skill level. To make an appointment with our team, please contact your local Learn Devon centre.

Assessment criteria

Your tutor will give you spoken and written feedback to help you make progress, and you will both use an Individual Learning Plan to keep a record of your learning. There will be three exams. The speaking, listening and communicating exam will be carried out during your class with your tutor. However, the reading and writing exams take place once a month in our centres, and you will need to attend them outside of your class.

What do I need?

If your course is delivered online, you will need a laptop and a webcam and a good internet connection. A smartphone is not suitable. Regular attendance is also required. If your course is face to face, access to the internet will be helpful for accessing further learning resources online.

You will need a pen, a notebook and/or A4 folder. Access to a paper English dictionary would also be useful.

What can I do next?

You can make progress by taking Pearson Functional Skills English qualifications up to Level 2 (a Learning Adviser can explain this to you when you speak to them). When you are successful at Level 2, you can take an English GCSE qualification. Learn Devon are also able to offer courses in Digital Skills, Maths and Skills & Development.