Functional Skills English Level 2

Course Title: A6925 - Functional Skills English Level 2

Brief course description:

This accredited 8-week course, delivered three times a week, is designed to equip learners with the essential English skills needed for success in everyday life, the workplace, and further education.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop practical abilities in reading, writing, and spoken communication. You’ll explore a variety of texts such as articles, reports, and online content and learn how to interpret, compare, and summarise key information. You’ll also practise writing for different audiences and purposes, including formal letters, emails, and reports, using appropriate structure, tone, and vocabulary.

In addition, the course will strengthen your understanding of grammar, punctuation, and technical language, while introducing literary devices like similes and metaphors to enhance your expression. You’ll build confidence in speaking and listening by participating in discussions, presenting ideas, and responding thoughtfully to others.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be well-prepared to sit the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Functional Skills English exam, and ready to apply your skills in real-world settings whether that’s progressing into employment, further study, or everyday communication.

 

Objectives:

1. Speaking & Listening - Deliver structured presentations and contribute effectively to formal discussions by listening, responding, and using persuasive evidence to support your views meeting Level 2 standards for spoken communication.

2. Reading - Analyse and compare texts by identifying organisational and language features, summarising key ideas, and interpreting meaning—aligned with Level 2 reading comprehension and evaluation criteria.

3. Writing - Plan and produce clear, structured writing for different audiences and purposes using varied formats, accurate paragraphing, and complex sentence structures meeting Level 2 written communication requirements.

4. Proofreading & Grammar - Edit written work for spelling, punctuation, and grammar, applying correct tense, subject-verb agreement, and article usage to ensure clarity and precision supporting Level 2 accuracy standards.

5. Digital Literacy - Use digital tools to create, edit, and submit documents across platforms, and access online resources for independent study reflecting the integration of English skills in digital contexts.

6. Personal Progression - Apply English skills to set and achieve meaningful goals in career, education, or life planning reinforcing the practical application of Functional Skills at Level 2.

 

Entry requirements:

You will need to have completed a Level 1 qualification or be able to demonstrate the skills and language at the required level. This means you will be able to compose a range of texts, both formal and informal, give a presentation, take part in discussions, read or listen and understand a wide range of real-world texts.

Equipment required:

Please bring to every lesson:

• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle

We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.

If you do not have access to a smart phone or a computer, speak to your tutor.

You will also need a personal Gmail account to access the Google classroom, which will be used for submitting coursework and accessing course materials. If you do not have a Gmail account speak to your tutor.

What courses can I go on to:

There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:

• Getting ready for Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2
• ESOL level 2
• Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2
• Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & 2
• ESOL English Grammar in Practice level 1/ 2
• Functional Skills Maths Level 1/2
• Digital Skills Entry 3/Level 1
• Digital Skills in the workplace: Using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact Functional Skills email: functionalskills@towerhamlets.gov.uk

What examination is there:

You will undertake the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2.

There are four components that you must pass to gain the qualification.

Speaking and Listening: make requests, ask pertinent questions, and clearly communicate ideas and opinions, providing additional detail as needed. Express opinions with persuasive evidence, using appropriate language for various contexts, contributing constructively to discussions, adapting communication to different audiences and purposes, and effectively interjecting and redirect discussions.

Reading: Identify implicit meanings, understand how textual features shape meaning, and use reference materials to clarify complex sources. Learn to navigate and analyse texts, recognise vocabulary, levels of formality, and bias, follow arguments by distinguishing fact from opinion, and identify different writing styles and the writer's voice.

Writing: Organise writing using appropriate formats and structures, ensure cohesion with effective organizational markers, and use language and register suited to the audience. Develop the ability to construct complex sentences accurately and use paragraphs effectively, with guidance on adhering to word count ranges in assessments.

Spelling, punctuation, and grammar: Correctly use a wide range of punctuation marks, apply proper grammar including subject-verb agreement and tense consistency, and accurately spell commonly used and specialized words relevant to work, study, and daily life.

The exam is taken at The Shadwell Centre at the end of the course. You MUST attend all your classes.

How will I know I am making progress:

At the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about which parts of your English you need to practise most and help you create an individual learning plan. Throughout the course, you will have a tutorial meeting to discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and any problems you may have. You will keep a folder with your work, which will help you review your learning outside of class. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on your class work and homework to help you improve. To make progress, you need to attend all your classes and do work outside of class.

You will lose your place if your attendance is less than 80%.

Other info:

One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:

• Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
• Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
• Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
• Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
• Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.

Extra support

We can help you if you tell us, you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.