Course Description
The Functional Skills English Level 1 qualification aims to prepare learners for work, study, and everyday life. Achieving this qualification demonstrates proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating in English. Learners will effectively apply these skills to various tasks in the workplace and real-life situations.
You will complete an initial assessment, followed by a diagnostic. This will provide you with a personal skills plan, where you may have a different starting point depending on your skills. Once you are working on Level 2 of your individual skills plan (or when your assessor deems so) you will complete an exam. This will comprise of preparing a short presentation to a small audience and answering their questions. You will also take part in a small group discussion while being assessed to cover the criteria.
- Video Explanations – The main points of the level 1 English specification are explained throughout. If you’re just starting out with learning how and where to use grammar and punctuation or even if you’re writing a letter or an essay, we have plenty of video tutorials there to help you out!
- Self-Driven - This course is self-driven, allowing you to learn at a pace that suits you.
- Practice Exercises – After taking some time to study the basics of whichever area of English you have chosen, there are a selection of practice questions and other activities to help challenge your knowledge and make sure you’re confident in your skills in preparation for the exams.
- Smart System – The functional skills level 1 online English course is equipped with a Smart System that allows you to keep track of your progress as well as save your answers throughout the course content. This means you will be able to look back at your answers, help you find your weak points, and areas you need to focus on in order to help you pass your exam the first time!
- Exam Questions – If you think you’re happy with your progress and would like to move onto actual exam questions instead of just practice questions, you can also do that using the course provided in order to get you completely prepared for exam day!
This package includes an online exam feature at NO EXTRA COST, allowing you to conveniently take your exam from the comfort of your own home.
To complete your qualification, you will need to complete 3 online exams. These are Reading, Writing, and Speaking, Listening and Communication.
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.
Modules Covered
The course covers:
- 1 - Reading
- 2 - Writing
- 3 - Speaking
- 4 - Listening
- 5 - Communication
Mandatory units will include:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking, Listening and Communication
Accreditation
NCFE Accredited
Also relevant to City & Guilds, Edexcel, AQA & Open Awards
Benefits
- Comprehensive Skill Preparation: Prepares learners for work, study, and everyday life by developing essential English skills.
- Practical Application: Equips learners to apply their English skills to a variety of tasks in the workplace and real-life situations.
- Practice Exercises: Includes a selection of practice questions and activities to reinforce your knowledge and build confidence in preparation for exams.
- Exam Questions: Offers actual exam questions to further prepare you for the exam day, ensuring you are thoroughly ready to succeed.
- This package includes an online exam feature at NO EXTRA COST.
Eligibility
There are no entry requirements.
