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What you will study
- English Speaking and Listening skills for work and further study
- Reading for gist and specific information, understanding the writers’ intentions and distinguishing between fact and opinion
- Writing accurately and fluently for different audiences
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Entry Requirements
- You will sit a short initial assessment of your reading and writing skills so that we can place you at the appropriate level
- Please bring any previous English certificates with you so that we can take your prior learning into account
- Please bring any previous English certificates with you so that we can take your prior learning into accoun
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Assessment
Functional skills English is assessed by examination. You will have a speaking and listening assessment, a reading exam and a writing exam. Students are entered when they are ready for assessment and there are numerous opportunities throughout the year.
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Moving Forward
You can progress to the next level of functional skills English or to GCSE English.
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Duration
1 Year
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Cost and Loans
English courses are free to adults who have not yet achieved a GCSE English at grade 4/C or above.
