How is the English qualification structured
Level 2 Functional Skills English
Take a look at the course curriculum map for English Level 2 here.
Reading
The reading exam is 1 hour, however, it is usually sat alongside the writing exam in a 2 hour time slot. They can, if necessary, be sat at separate times. In the exam, students will need to answer questions, both written and multiple choice, about a source text.
Writing
Same as the reading, the writing exam is 1 hour long, however, it is usually sat alongside the writing exam in a 2 hour time slot. They can, however, be sat at separate times if the learner requires it. In the exam, students will need to write a piece of text, with a specific purpose, in response to a prompt.
SLC (Speaking, Listening & Communication)
The SLC lasts up to 2 hours and are sat at 10am Monday to Friday. A week prior to their assessment date, students will receive a topic on which they must make a 4 to 7 minute presentation to give in their exam. After they have done their presentation, there will be time for the others learners to ask questions and engage in a discussions about the various presentations.
Below is a link to an SLC walkthrough if students are unsure on what it involves.
Level 1 Functional Skills English
Take a look at the course curriculum map for English Level 1 here.
Reading
The reading exam is 1 hour, however, it is usually sat alongside the writing exam in a 2 hour time slot. They can, if necessary, be sat at separate times. In the exam, students will need to answer questions, both written and multiple choice, about a source text.
Writing
Same as the reading, the writing exam is 1 hour long, however, it is usually sat alongside the writing exam in a 2 hour time slot. They can, however, be sat at separate times if the learner requires it. In the exam, students will need to write a piece of text, with a specific purpose, in response to a prompt.
SLC (Speaking, Listening & Communication)
The SLC lasts 1 to 2 hours and are sat at 12:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In the run up to their assessment date, students will receive a topic on which they must make brief notes. The learners will discuss the topic amongst one another and will be shown discussion prompts to talk about.
Learner instructions for the exam can be found HERE.
For more information on our Functional Skills English Level 2 Online Exams, watch the following video!: