This course is designed to help you to develop your English skills in order to achieve a Functional Skills qualification at Level 1 or Level 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 Foundation English or Level 1 Functional Skills English or ESOL L2 or by college based assessment at least at Level 1.

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