Functional Skills English Course

Functional Skills English Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE English pass grade

Functional Skills English Level 2 is an essential qualification for work, college, higher education and day-to-day life. Our Functional Skills English Level 2 online course will help you improve your English skills and prepare you to pass your level 2 English tests.

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Course Overview

Functional Skills English Level 2 is an essential qualification for work, higher education and day-to-day life. Our Functional Skills English Level 2 online course will help you improve your reading, writing and speaking skills.

Do you want to apply for a job, start a higher education course or an apprenticeship? But you can’t because you need a GCSE English Level 4 or 5 (grade C) or equivalent?

A Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification is the GCSE English pass grade equivalent qualification they’re asking for.

A level 2 English qualification will improve your career options. You’ll be able to apply for jobs in careers such as; nursing, teaching, policing, the fire service and many more. You’ll also be able to apply for higher education courses, apprenticeships and training courses. It’s also a popular choice for parents home schooling their children.

Our level 2 English online course uses real-life examples to help you learn English. If you find learning English easier with practical examples, this is the course for you.

Please note: you’ll need to sit your Functional Skills English exams under exam conditions with remote invigilation using video conferencing software (Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Exams are sold separately.

What you'll be studying

Unit 1: Reading

You’ll improve your reading comprehension and learn reading techniques, including; scanning, skimming, and detailed reading. You’ll learn to analyse texts deeply and understand the purpose of organisational features such as headings and bullet points, which aid in navigating and interpreting the text.

You’ll improve your writing skills by focusing on English grammar, including punctuation, spelling, and syntax. You’ll also learn how to avoid common writing errors and produce clear and concise written work. This unit covers various writing types so you’ll get the opportunity to apply your new writing skills in different contexts.

You’ll improve your verbal communication skills through activities in presenting, narrating, and argumentation. You’ll also learn to structure their speech, engage audiences, and use persuasive techniques, gaining confidence in both formal and informal speaking situations.

Pass Functional Skills English Level 2

Pass your Functional Skills English Level 2 course with the following three steps:

Step 1 - Initial Assessment

We’ll assess your English level with a short online test. One of our English tutors will explain your results over the phone. We’ll then create an English course to fit your current skill level and show you how to use our online learning.

You’ll start your online learning with the support of our friendly, helpful English tutors. You’ll be able access and progress with your learning 24/7 on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile phone. Subject specific tests will help you track your progress.

When you’ve progressed well with your learning, you’ll sit an diagnostic and a mock Level 2 English test to see if you’re ready for the final test. If you pass the mock test we’ll book your Functional Skills English Level 2 tests.

Functional Skills English Level 2 FAQs

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course. You just need to pass our Initial Assessment. Instructions on how to take this will be given at purchase.

Get started straight away. Purchase a course today and you could start learning the very same day.

Your tutor will be contactable via email if you have any issues. Depending on your support package, you can also contact your tutor via telephone or arrange a one-to-one web tutorial.

While the majority of universities and employers accept Functional Skills, we recommend that you check with them first before purchasing.

The exam board recommends 55 hours of learning for this course. You can take as little or as much time as you need.

It usually takes been 7 and 10 working days to get your results.  It may take up to 6 weeks to receive your certificate through the post.

You will be provided with login details after you purchase. All progress tracking can be accessed directly via our dedicated learning platform.

Yes. There is one exam for this course which will need to be sat at an approved exam centre or remotely with invigilation using video chat software such as Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp. Your exam fees are not included in the price of the course.

Our refund policy is valid for a period of 7 days from the date of purchase.

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