Inclusive SEN-friendly functional skills English (Level 1–2). 1:1 support, confidence-building, Functional Skills focus. Online.
Level 1–2 Functional Skills English
Build confidence in reading, writing, and speaking & listening with supportive, step-by-step teaching. Perfect for learners who want to improve everyday English and work towards Functional Skills.
Note: Exam entry is separate (£30).What you’ll cover overview:
- Reading: finding key information, main ideas, sequencing, making simple inferences, comparing texts, exam-style practice
- Writing: clear sentences, simple paragraphs, punctuation, forms/emails/letters, planning ideas, editing and improving, timed writing practice
- Speaking & Listening: turn-taking, asking questions, active listening, giving opinions, discussions, short presentations, assessment practice
Course Topics:
- Finding key information in short texts
- Writing clear sentences for a purpose
- Turn-taking and asking questions (Speaking & Listening)
- Following instructions and everyday texts
- Using punctuation and writing simple paragraphs
- Explaining a problem and practising active listening
- Identifying the main idea and sequencing information
- Writing forms, emails, and short letters
- Giving opinions with reasons (Speaking & Listening)
- Making inferences in reading (what is implied)
- Describing and recounting experiences in writing
- Giving a short presentation (1–2 minutes)
- Comparing texts (basic)
- Planning and organising ideas in writing
- Problem-solving conversations (Speaking & Listening)
- Understanding viewpoints and purpose in reading
- Editing and improving writing
- Discussion skills: agreeing and disagreeing
- Exam-style practice: Reading
- Exam-style practice: Writing
- Speaking & Listening assessment practice and feedback
- Targeting gaps in reading; improving speed and accuracy
- Targeted writing tasks and final timed writing practice
