Highfield Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2

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Build a Strong Foundation with English Skills

This Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English is suitable for those who wish to read, write, speak, listen and communicate in English. You will learn to apply these skills to a range of purposes in the workplace and in real life situations. This qualification is often a requirement in college and university courses. Additionally, your proficiency in English is beneficial when applying for various job roles. You can progress to the Level 2 Award and Certificate in English, upon completing this course.

The Functional Skills in English is an entry-level course to help develop practical and transferable skills in English to work independently, effectively, and confidently in various environments. This English skills course is fundamental to progressing to higher-level qualifications and frameworks, including Foundation Learning.

Benefits of Level 2 Functional Skills in English; 

  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification from Highfield.
  • Excellent qualification to progress into higher-level certification and employment.
  • Become confident in speaking, reading, and writing in English in your everyday life.
  • Improve communication skills for better interactions in everyday situations.
  • Learn at your own pace – free of stress and deadlines.
  • Establish a foundational English knowledge for academic pursuits.
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What Will You Learn?

  • Demonstrate ideas clearly in speaking and writing, with proper grammar and vocabulary.
  • Understand and analyse different types of texts, from short passages to longer articles, using effective reading strategies.
  • Analyse and accurately respond to information in conversations and discussions.
  • Engage in group discussions by presenting ideas clearly.
  • Prepare and deliver structured, brief presentations, answering questions clearly and thoughtfully.
  • Write clear and organised responses to tasks, using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Course Content

Component 1: Speaking, Listening and Communicating
Identify and Extract the Main Information and Detail from Short Explanations Make Requests and Ask Clear Questions Appropriately in Different Contexts Respond Appropriately to Straightforward Questions Follow The Gist of Discussions Clearly Express Straightforward Information and Communicate Feelings and Opinions On a Range of Straightforward Topics Make Appropriate Contributions to Simple Group Discussions with Others About a Straightforward Topic

Component 2: Reading
Read Correctly Words Designated for Entry Level 2 Understand The Main Points in Texts Read and Understand Sentences with More Than One Clause Understand Organizational Markers in Short Straightforward Texts Use Effective Strategies to Find the Meaning of Words and Check Their Spelling (Eg: A Simple Dictionary, Spell-Checker) Use Illustrations, Images and Captions to Locate Information

Component 2: Writing
Use Basic Punctuation Correctly (Eg: Full Stops, Capital Letters, Question and Exclamation Marks) Form Regular Plurals Use The First and Second Letters to Sequence Words in Alphabetical Order Spell Correctly Words Designated for Entry Level 2 Communicate Information Using Words and Phrases Appropriate to Audience and Purpose Complete A Form Asking for Personal Information (Eg: First Name, Surname, Address, Postcode, Age, Date of Birth) Write in Compound Sentences, Using Common Conjunctions (Eg: or, and, but) To Connect Clauses Use Adjectives and Simple Linking Words in The Appropriate Way

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