This course is designed to help you to develop your English skills in order to achieve a Functional Skills qualification at Level 1/2. These qualifications are needed for many jobs, apprenticeships and university courses. You will study modules in reading, writing and speaking and listening and you will take formal assessments in all 3 components. This is an ideal course to do before progressing to GCSE English. Entry requirements: completion of Entry 3 Functional Skills English or ESOL L2 or by college based assessment at least at Entry 3. This is a 30 week full year programme which is planned to be delivered as an online class

Course content:

This course will be delivered on line throughout the year

Speaking and Listening

• Make relevant and extended contributions to formal and informal discussions
• Listen and respond appropriately to others
• Research information to support your discussion
• Give a short presentation on a familiar subject

Reading

• Identify the main points and ideas, and how they are presented, in a variety of texts
• Read and understand complex texts in detail
• Identify different language techniques; use of fact, opinion and bias; interpret implied meaning; compare two different texts

Writing

• Write clearly and coherently including an appropriate level of detail
• Use language, format and structure suitable for purpose and audience
• Develop and use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation to a high standard
• Write using different formats and styles