Functional Skills English

Skipton Tutors is pleased to support learners of all ages, abilities and backgrounds with their functional skills English qualifications. Functional skills are needed for work, University and apprenticeship training programmes if you don’t already have a GCSE English grade C or above.

Functional Skills English is a set of English language qualifications that are designed to help learners develop practical English language skills that can be applied to real-life situations. These qualifications are offered in the UK by various awarding bodies, including City and Guilds, Pearson Edexcel, and Open Awards.

Functional Skills English covers the key areas of English language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The qualifications are available at different levels, ranging from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. They are suitable for learners of all ages and backgrounds, and they are often used as an alternative to traditional English language qualifications such as GCSEs.

The assessments for Functional Skills English are designed to be practical and relevant to real-life situations. For example, learners may be asked to complete a job application form, write a letter of complaint, or give a presentation on a topic of their choice. The assessments are often taken on a computer, although paper-based options are also available.

Functional Skills English qualifications are highly valued by employers and education institutions, as they demonstrate that the learner has the practical English language skills needed to succeed in the workplace or further study. They are also widely recognised as a valuable qualification for those who are looking to improve their English language skills for personal or professional reasons.

If you are interested in getting support for functional skills English level 1 or level 2 then contact Skipton Tutors today and we will be happy to help.