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Level 2 Functional Skills – English

Introduction to Functional Skills English Level 2, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Practice Assessment.

Course Overview

Start Date
Various
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Location
Online

Course overview

What will I do?

Unit 1 summary:

You will focus on developing their understanding of the course structure, command verbs, sentence structure, the eight parts of speech, structuring text, guidance for speaking and writing and other top tips.

Unit 2 summary:

In this unit, you will explore the purposes of texts, distinguish fact from opinion, bias, organisational features, and language techniques, and compare and contrast texts.

Unit 3 summary:

You will focus on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, and how to spell words used in work, study, and daily life, as well as formal and informal language, letters and emails, reviews, articles and adverts, and reports.

Unit 4 summary:

In this unit, you will develop listening, speaking, and presentation skills.

Unit 5 summary:

In this unit, you can undertake some practice assessments, which focus on various topics from the course.

What’s next?

This qualification will help you gain employment, apply for other college courses at Level 2, and develop your knowledge and understanding of English.

Is it for me?

This course is ideal for those wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of Functional Skills in English. It’s perfect for those who may not have passed their English qualifications in an educational setting. If you’re seeking greater employability that requires an understanding of Functional Skills in English, this course is for you. It’s also suited for individuals whose job roles involve awareness of these skills and anyone with a personal or career-related interest in this topic.

Entry requirements

You will complete an assessment before starting the course, to check that this is the correct level for you.

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  1. Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2

    (A891FL2-1/1)
    Start Date
    Various
    Location
    Online

Entry requirements

You must already hold a Level 1 or equivalent English qualification.

All applicants must be at least 19 years old as of the 31st of August to enrol for the course and have a good level of English skills to a minimum of Level One standard.

Applicants aged 19-23 are only eligible if they have already achieved a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent. Please contact us for clarification if required.

Applicants aged 24+ do not require any prior academic qualifications, but do need to meet the required standard of English skills. Applicants must have lived in the UK for the last three years, currently reside in England, with a postcode outside of London, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool, Tees Valley Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, West Midlands, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, West of England, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland. Please contact providers in your local area for alternative options.

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