The Pearson Edexcel and NCFE Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1 consist of 3 exams, these are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.
Speaking, Listening and Communicating
Speaking, listening and communicating are assessed through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four and one 15-minute formal discussions together in groups of three to five learners. This exam will be conducted via Zoom.
- Duration = Up to 25 minutes
- Number of marks = Pass/Fail
Reading
Reading is assessed through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.
- Duration = 75 minutes
- Number of marks = 35
Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall 65% mark to pass the English reading exam.
Writing
Writing is assessed through a test comprising two tasks. (42% of marks assess spelling, punctuation and grammar).
- Duration = 60 minutes
- Number of marks = 36
Pass Mark: Learners are required to achieve an overall 63% mark to pass the English writing exam.