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Course Overview

Course Overview
This is a Functional Skills English course at level 2, it is designed to equip you with the practical skills needed to live, learn and work successfully. You will be able to apply these skills in a range of different purposes in the workplace and in other real-life situations.
The course will help you to develop your communication skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Exam skills:
o Identify reading and writing skills needed for preparation of exams.
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Reading Skills:
o Be able to use detailed reading skills to locate specific information in a text and understand the meaning of the text.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Writing Skills:
o Be able to identify and use a range of different formal and informal writing formats (up to 300 words).
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Speaking and Listening Skills:
o Be able to give a five minute presentation, and answer questions about the presentation, and take part in a 15 minute formal discussion.
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Objective 5
Objective 5
IT Skills
o To complete homework using a range of online learning platforms e.g. BKSB.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
You will need to be fluent in spoken English and demonstrate reading and writing skills at level 1 or above.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Learners need to provide their own pens, pencils, rubbers, A4 notebooks and folders.
You need to have access to a digital study device such as a laptop, PC or tablet.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
• Vocational courses (Further Education Colleges).
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
There are three exams at the end of the Level 2 Functional Skills English course. Please note on all examination courses, it is a requirement that you provide photographic proof of ID. This is for external awarding body and internal invigilation authentication purposes.

If you cannot finish the course, you must tell your tutor as soon as possible. If you cannot attend an exam that you have been entered for, then you will be liable to pay £50.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
Your tutor will inform you of your progress and you will complete regular progress reviews with your tutor.

You will also be assessed in class by one to one, summative and formative assessments and tutorials.
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Other Info

Other Info
Please remember if you miss 3 classes in a row or your attendance is below 80%, you will lose your place on the course.

You must do your homework and any other tasks that your tutor asks you to do enable you to achieve your learning goals. If you do not, then your tutor can remove you from the course.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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Y6920
20/02/2023
18/05/2023
7.50 hrs per wk
10 weeks
£0.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£0.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£713.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
18