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This Entry Level 2 English will build both practical and institutional English skills. Which you can use on a daily basis as well as for pursuing any institutional degree.

This course at a Glance

  • Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning
  • Total Qualification Time: 60 hours
  • Guided Learning: 55 hours
  • Accreditation: Pearson Edexcel
  • Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification
  • Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
  • Assessment: Internally graded and externally verified
  • Access: 1 Year Access
  • Certificate: Certificate upon completion of the official exam (hard copy)
  • Tutor Support: Paid Tutor Support
  • Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available

Entry Level 2 English Course Overview

This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Course is governed by Ofqual, accredited by Pearson Edexcel making it a nationally recognized credential.

It will improve your CV while helping you stand out from the rest of the applicants. You will be able to enhance your overall English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills the help of a range of well-designed and updated course materials.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will prepare with the necessary English skills to advance to this qualification’s higher levels.

Entry Level 2 English Course Details

This comprehensive Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Course is suitable for:

  • If you are looking to secure a skill-oriented job
  • Anyone who wants to enhance their English communication skills
  • People of all ages and academic backgrounds
  • Anyone who wants to advance to functional skills level 1 or 2
  • Anyone who wants to take GCSE English
  • Student who seeks to add a certified qualification to their university application
  • Anyone aspiring to accelerate their career in this as an English instructor or teacher
  • Whether you are a beginner in the field of functional English or any professional seeking to reinforce your expertise in basic English, this Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English will set you up with advanced skills to boost your career profile.

You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.

Awarding Body Paper-Based Exam in Centre Results
Pearson Edexcel Book within 15 days Get results in 20 working days

*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please get in touch with us for more information.

This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English Qualification will help you to:

  • Listen, comprehend, and react to verbal communication in a variety of scenarios
  • Develop an understanding of common words and their effects
  • Use that understanding of common words in various contexts
  • Read common texts at work and in daily life accurately
  • Gain the confidence to read more widely
  • Write common texts and documents clearly and effectively
  • Show a firm command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar

  • Identify and extract the main information and details 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
  • Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 2 (see Annexe C)
  • Understand the main points in texts
  • Understand organisational markers in short, straightforward texts
  • Use effective strategies to find the meaning of words and check their spelling (e.g. a simple dictionary, spell-checker)
  • Read and understand sentences with more than one clause
  • Use illustrations, images and captions to locate information
  • Use basic punctuation correctly (e.g. 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 (see Annexe C)
  • Communicate information in words, phrases and simple sentences
  • Complete a form asking for personal information (e.g. first name, surname, address, postcode, age, date of birth)
  • Write in compound sentences, using common conjunctions (e.g. or, and, but) to connect clauses
  • Use adjectives and simple linking words in the appropriate way

This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English course will help you build a solid foundation in English. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.

  • Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student’s abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion.
  • Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
  • Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests
  • Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course
  • Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam.

This Functional Skills Entry Level 2 English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds.  Any prior experience or qualification is optional.

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2 comprises:

  • A writing and reading assessment that is externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the exam body.
  • The listening and speaking assessment is, however, internally set. Your exam results will be forwarded to the awarding body’s internal verifier once you finish the exam.
  • The writing and reading assessment is available as paper-based, for which you will appear for the exam at our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day.
  • You will participate in the speaking, listening, and communicating assessment via Zoom.
  • You need to register for the exam three weeks prior to the exam date.
  • The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.
Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam
Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks
Pearson Edexcel  Up to 25 minutes Pass/Fail

SLS Exam Pearson Edexcel: Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five and one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Reading Exam
Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark
Pearson Edexcel 45 minutes 16 65%

Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.

Writing Exam
Awarding Body Duration Number of Marks Pass Mark
Pearson Edexcel 45 minutes 34 63%

Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall percentage of marks mentioned in the above table to pass the English reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.

Upon achieving the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2, you can:

  • Progress to Level 1 and Level 2
  • Study GCSE English
  • Advance to further vocational studies
  • Access a wide range of professions within your chosen field

This course is independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England. Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body for academic and vocational qualifications.

Upon successful completion of this Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 Course and passing the assessments. We will send a certified hard copy of this qualification to the given address, and employers and universities worldwide will accept it. You can flaunt this qualification in your CV which will give you a competitive advantage over others in case of securing a job.  However, it depends on what you choose as an accreditation. 

Course Reviews

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Functional skills are practical skills in Maths, English, and ICT that enable people to apply their knowledge to real-life situations. These skills are designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace and in their personal lives. Functional Skills are recognised qualifications in the UK and are offered at different levels, including Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.

Both are recognised qualifications, but levels 1 and 2 are more advanced levels that will provide you with comprehensive skills and knowledge while entry-level courses are an introduction and basic level qualification to go to subsequent levels.

No, you are not obliged to complete entry-level courses before moving on to higher levels. However, entry-level courses serve as a starting point for acquiring basic skills and knowledge that will help you strive and boost your chances of securing better marks at higher levels.

Yes, functional skills qualifications are an accepted part of all apprenticeship standards and a way to progress to further education in the UK.

Yes, for the writing and reading assessment, you will be required to appear for the exam at our designated office in London or Swindon on the exam day. You will be required to take the speaking, listening, and communicating assessment via Zoom.

Yes, you need to be registered for the exam three weeks prior to the exam date.

This course comprises a writing and reading assessment that is externally set, internally graded, and externally verified by the exam body. The listening and speaking assessment is, however, internally set. Your exam results will be forwarded to Pearson Edexcel's internal verifier once you finish the exam. If you pass all three components, you'll be able to receive the qualification certificate from the awarding body.

Tips for preparing for the exam include understanding the exam format, practising regularly, mastering the basics and managing time well during the exam, and seeking help from a teacher or tutor. To assist you in gaining the skills and knowledge required to pass the exam, Lead Academy offers 24/7 tutor support. As a result, you will be adequately prepared to ace the exam.

Yes, you can take functional skills entry-level courses online. Lead Academy offers an extensive range of entry-level courses from level 1 to 3, available for both English and Maths.

Functional Skills qualifications may require hard work and revision, but they can be a better fit for students who have found Maths and English challenging. Unlike GCSEs, Functional Skills qualifications are flexible and designed to meet the needs of diverse learners, making them more adaptable to different learning styles.

After successfully completing the Entry Level 2 English course, you will receive a Pearson Edexcel or NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Entry Level 2 (depending on what you choose as an accreditation) that is highly regarded by universities and employers across the UK.