Getting Ready For Functional Skills English – Level 2

About this course

This course prepares learners for Functional Skills English Level 2 through classroom instruction and structured activities, with online materials available for study outside class. It covers reading different types of text, identifying main points and detail, and reading for varied purposes. Writing work includes planning, drafting, organising ideas and checking grammar, spelling and accuracy. Learners also practise taking part in formal and informal discussions using real-life situations. Progress is assessed through a folder of work and a Personal Learning Plan, with tutor marking. The course prepares learners to progress to the full Level 2 qualification.

What you'll learn

• Identify main points and locate information in different types of text.
• Read for specific purposes, including finding detail, recognising main ideas and judging whether information is worth reading.
• Plan, draft and organise writing for different purposes and readers.
• Apply basic grammar and check writing for spelling and accuracy.
• Contribute effectively to formal and informal discussions.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners preparing to move on to Functional Skills English Level 2. Entry requires Level 1 Functional Skills English, and learners must complete an English initial assessment before starting. Participation combines classroom instruction, activities and assessed individual work.

• Requires Level 1 Functional Skills English.
• Includes an initial assessment before the course begins.
• Learners complete a folder of work and a Personal Learning Plan.

Before you go

• An English initial assessment is required before starting.
• Online learning materials are provided for study outside the classroom.