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Functional Skills Level 1 in English

Find out about our Functional Skills Level 1 English courses.

On these courses you will:

  • perfect your communication skills to suit audience and purpose
  • read and understand fiction and non-fiction texts using persuasive language
  • plan and write letters, emails and reports using appropriate grammar and punctuation.

You will be assessed in the summer term. This involves:

  • two externally marked exam papers in reading and writing
  • a talk and a discussion, which are both externally marked, assessing speaking and listening.

How to enrol

Before you enrol you need to complete a pre-course assessment (PCA) where we will:

  • assess your skill level
  • discuss your goals
  • recommend the right course for you.

These assessments take place throughout the year.

Find out how to book a pre-course assessment. 

See all our English courses.

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