• Functional Skills English Level 1 gives students the practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills needed for everyday life, work and further study.
• Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications are available from Entry 1 to Level 2 and are widely accepted for apprenticeships, employment and progression routes.
• Level 1 is ideal for adults progressing from ESOL or Entry Level English who want to build confidence with real world English tasks.

• You must be aged 19 or over.
• You must have Entry 3 Functional Skills in English or working at a higher level but have not achieved the Level 1 qualification.
• Initial assessment will help place students at the correct level.

• You must be aged 19 or over.
• You must have Entry 3 Functional Skills in English or working at a higher level but have not achieved the Level 1 qualification.
• Initial assessment will help place students at the correct level.

Builds confidence in using English for work, study and daily life.
Recognised by employers as a foundation literacy qualification.
Supports progression to:

• Functional Skills English Level 2
• GCSE English Language
• Access to HE
• Apprenticeships

Helps students write emails, understand workplace documents, speak clearly in groups and complete simple forms confidently.

• Through real life reading materials (job adverts, letters, online texts).
• Writing practice such as emails, letters, short reports and messages.
• Speaking and listening tasks such as group discussions and roleplay.
• Teacher modelling, exam practice and feedback.
• Step by step skill-building with supportive resources.

Speaking, Listening & Communicating

• Internally assessed group discussion or presentation under controlled conditions

Reading - External Assessment

• One exam paper

Writing - External Assessment

• One exam paper

City Learning Quarter, St George's Parade, Wolverhampton WV2 1AZ

• The course may be free for many adult students, depending on eligibility.
• All core materials are provided
• Students may choose to purchase optional revision guides or stationery
• Access to IT equipment for home study is helpful but not essential.

Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1

Progress to:

• Functional Skills English Level 2
• GCSE English Language
• Vocational courses requiring Level 1/Level 2 English
• Apprenticeship routes

Apply English skills confidently in workplace communication, job applications, emails, reports and everyday interactions.