ESOL |
Functional Skills English |
All levels- Entry 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2Click here to see ESOL levels |
All levels- Entry 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2Click here to see Functional Skills English levels |
Designed for learners for whom English is an additional language and who are likely to be less familiar with the UK cultural context. |
Designed for learners who can speak English fluently and who are familiar with the cultural context of UK. |
Three separate 'modes' can be taken at different levels- Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing. This suits learners with a 'spiky profile', who are more proficient in one skill than another. |
Three modes must be taken at the same level- Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening & Communication. Must be passed at the same level. |
Learner part-pays for course and assessment (co-funded) unless unemployed or on low income. |
Course and assessment fully funded for all learners. |
Focus on all aspects of the language- grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening, skills, pronunciation, reading and writing. |
Focus is on reading and writing, and improving accuracy. Target users are assumed to be fluent in English, so grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills are not taught with a language learner in mind. |