Functional SkillsEnglish & Maths preparationFunctional SkillsEnglish & Maths preparationBuild confidence with practical English through nine original written lessons: three on speaking, listening and communicating, three on reading, and three on writing. Explore clear explanations, short original texts, worked examples, practice tasks and checked answers.
Topics include extracting relevant details, asking concise questions, sharing opinions, following discussion and taking turns; reading for main ideas and purpose, using context and word types, recognising spelling patterns, and navigating mock contents, indexes and menus; and writing clearly for different audiences using suitable formats, logical order, paragraphs, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
This is original study and practice material. It is not a qualification, does not provide accreditation, and does not include an exam booking or guarantee a result. It is not an exhaustive official word list.
Approximate guidance only: pass boundaries vary by assessment version. This guide covers Reading and Writing only; it does not list a Speaking, Listening and Communicating pass boundary.
| Assessment | Total marks | Approximate pass boundary |
|---|---|---|
| English Entry Level 3 Reading | 24 | About 73% |
| English Entry Level 3 Writing | 36 | About 73% |
