Functional Skills English Level 1 Course

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Course Fee

£247.00 From £15.80 p.m

The Functional Skills English Level 1 qualification builds essential language skills for work, education, and daily life, demonstrating proficiency in reading, writing, and communication.
  • Level 1
  • 50 Hours
  • Online Based
  • Tutor Support
  • Accredited
  • Strengthen key English skills to handle work, study, and everyday communication. 

  • Apply your learning to real-world situations in both personal and professional life. 

  • Boost your confidence through guided exercises and practical language activities. 

  • Learn at your own pace with a personalised plan tailored to your skill level. 

The Functional Skills English Level 1 qualification is designed to equip learners with the essential language skills needed for employment, further education, and everyday communication. By completing this qualification, learners demonstrate their ability in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and effective communication in English, applying these skills to both professional and real-world contexts.

  • Video Tutorials: Key topics from the Level 1 English curriculum are covered through video tutorials, offering guidance on grammar, punctuation, letter writing, essay composition, and more, providing support at every stage of your learning journey.
  • Practice Activities: After studying each area of English, you can test your understanding with a variety of practice exercises. These are designed to challenge your knowledge and build your confidence.
  • Smart Tracking System: The online English course includes a Smart Tracking System that monitors your progress and saves your responses throughout the course. This feature allows you to review past answers, identify areas needing improvement, and focus your studies to help ensure success.

You will complete an initial assessment, followed by a diagnostic which will give you your individual skills plan. This will allow you to work at your own pace through this self-driven course. Your diagnostic will set your work, meaning you may have a different starting point depending on your current skills.

You will be requested to provide a government-issued form of photo ID by your tutor as well as an invigilator in order to complete this course.
 

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After you enrol, you’ll receive two emails: one from NCFE (no-reply) with your login details, and another from your assessor or our team. You’ll need to send us valid photo ID and your current address so we can register you and arrange your certificate. Courses must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer—tablets and mobile devices aren't supported. 

Yes, we offer a BKSB assessment to help you find the right course level, so feel free to get in touch. Once enrolled, the course is learner-led, but your tutor is available for support and feedback. Please allow up to three working days for a response. 

Exams must be purchased separately. Once completed, you’ll usually receive your results within 7–10 working days. Certificates are issued by NCFE and typically arrive within 12 weeks. Our Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (C). 

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