Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 1)

The Entry Level 1 English course is ideal for learners who want to improve their reading and writing skills, either for work or further study.

What will I study?

Reading

Understand short texts on familiar topics and experiences
Read and understand simple, regular words

Writing

Use written words and phrases to present information
Construct simple sentences and punctuate using capital letters and full stops
Spell correctly some personal or very familiar words

Speaking & Listening

Understand the main points of short explanations and listen for specific information
Follow instructions
Respond appropriately to comments and requests
Make contributions clearly to be heard and understood
Ask questions using appropriate terms to obtain specific information

Who is the course for?

People aged 16 – 18
People aged up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan
Adults aged 19+ (if studying towards a vocational qualification)

The course is suitable for learners who:

have not yet achieved Entry Level 1 Functional skills
are taking a vocational course for which English is needed
would like to brush up on their English skills in order to start a vocational programme

What are the entry requirements?

To start the course you need to show at Initial assessment that this is a suitable level for your current skills.

How will I be assessed?

At the end of the course there will be two paper based tests (Reading & Writing) and 2 documented conversations for Speaking & Listening.

What could I progress to?

After you have achieved the Entry Level 1 English qualification, you could progress to:

Entry Level 2 English course

What is a Study Programme?

If you are aged 16 – 18 or up to 24, declare a disability and have an EHC Plan this course will form part of your study programme. The programme also includes: