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Functional skills | English

Functional Skills English Level 1 and 2

Functional skills in English is assessed in three units:

  • Unit 1 - Speaking, Listening & Communication
  • Unit 2 - Reading
  • Unit 3 - Writing

Sample assessment materials, the specification and further guidance can be found below.

Onscreen, on-demand assessments are now available for Functional Skills English at Level 1 and 2. 

For information on Functional Skills at Entry 1-3, visit our Entry Level Functional Skills pages.

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You can access further Teaching and Learning Resources here.

 

Documents

  

Specification
 
  

Administration and Assessment
 
  

Examiner Reports
 
  

Exemplar Sample Assessment Materials
 
  

Mark scheme
 
  

Question paper
 
  

Sample Assessment Materials
 
  

Teacher Support Materials

 Onscreen Testing - find out more
 Your Complete Delivery Guide
 GCSE English10

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