English (Functional Skills)

Name of Course
Functional Skills English

Qualification
Edexcel Functional Skills Entry Level 1,2,3; Level 1 & 2

Outline of Course
Students will be prepared for examination at the appropriate level.
The course includes study of:
• Reading for Information
• Presentational Features of Texts
• Formal and Informal Writing
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
There are two exam papers (45 min each) which taken when students are ready. They are marked by the Exam Board.
Students also have two Speaking and Listening Assessments that are marked by the teacher.

How it’s taught
Small group activities
Discussion

Topic Area
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking and Listening

Homework
There will not be lots of homework on this course- just small exercises in Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.