Functional Skills in English

Course Information

Overview

Whether you’re just starting to build your English skills or you’re looking to advance your career, our Functional Skills in English courses offer flexible, practical learning to suit all levels. These nationally recognised qualifications help improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities—essential for employment, further education, and daily life.

Courses are available at three levels:

Entry Level – Get started with basic grasp of the English language, writing, and spelling skills. Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress onto the Level 1 qualification in Functional Skills English.

Level 1 – Strengthen your foundation and prepare for work or study. Successful completion of the course will enable you to access a Level 2 intermediate apprenticeship or study programme and is the ideal platform for progressing onto English Functional Skills Level 2.

Level 2 – Boost your employability and progress to advanced training. This qualification enables you to study a Level 3 apprenticeship.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for adults who do not yet hold a Level 2 qualification in English and want to improve their English to support job applications, succeed in the workplace, or access further study.

Course units/modules

Entry Level –Beginner

• Language (format and structure, asking questions/making requests, dictionary skills)
• Writing (punctuation, grammar, tenses)
• Spelling

Level 1 – Intermediate

• Punctuation
• Spelling
• Grammar
• Language features
• Language structure
• Fact, bias and opinion
• Reading, writing and speaking and listening

Level 2 - Advance

• Punctuation
• Spelling
• Grammar
• Language features
• Language structure
• Fact, bias and opinion
• Reading, writing and speaking and listening

You will need to complete an initial assessment before enrolment and our assessor will determine the right level for you.

Entry requirements

You will need to complete an initial assessment before enrolment to determine the right level for you. You must be able to provide evidence of having lived in the UK for at least three years and possess the right to remain to meet funding eligibility.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

This course enables you to progress to further education and provides you with skills to develop your career further.

Assessment types

The course will be assessed via exams, which will be sat in the centre with an independent invigilator. You will also have to complete a speaking and listening assessment, which will be internally assessed.