Functional Skills English Level 1 Course
Functional Skills English Level 1 Course
The Pass Functional Skills Level 1 English Course helps you prepare for your exam with online revision and practice. Enrol on the course today and get ready to pass your exam first time.
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The Official Functional Skills English Level 1 Course Online
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100% Online Learning - 50 Hours Recommended - 24/7 Access
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Video Tutorials on Every Topic
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All Exam Boards Covered - Including City & Guilds, Edexcel, Open Awards & More
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The UK's Number 1 Course - Best Pass Rates
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Spread the cost over up to 6 months
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93%
of students pass their exam when completing the Pass Functional Skills Course.*Based on maths level 2 pass rates using data from the largest exam provider, Pearson for 2023/2024 vs data taken from 5399 Pass Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam sittings
The only English level 1 course that gets you ExamReady.
If you want a straightforward way to pass your English qualification, the Functional Skills English Level 1 course is built to guide you step by step. While other platforms may leave you unsure about when you’re ready, this course includes helpful tracking tools that show how much progress you’ve made, what level you’re working at, and how much revision time is left. Everything updates in real time, and with the built-in ExamReady checklist, you’ll know exactly what to do next as you work towards your final exam.
Whether you’re improving your English for work, training, or future studies, the Functional Skills level 1 English course gives you all the tools you need in one place. Everything is clearly laid out, so you can build your skills at your own pace and stay on track. With the ExamReady system included, the course helps you move smoothly towards a recognised qualification, without confusion or pressure.
Determine your Initial Level
Take our bespoke, top-rated initial assessment to find the right starting point for your learning.
Enrol and get your Personal Learning Plan
Complete a Subject Knowledge Assessment to create a personalised revision plan for your Functional Skills English Level 1 course.
Work through course to complete your revision
Learn with a wide range of resources, including video lessons, practice questions, and topic tests for each part of the course.
Complete AI-powered exam-board-specific mock exams
Our mock exams are designed to feel just like the real thing, with AI marking and detailed feedback to help you improve.
Increase your Current Level as you advance
Keep an eye on your Current Level as you progress through the course, so you always know how you're doing.
Sit with confidence. You are ExamReady.
1. Determine your Initial Level
Start with a short and simple Initial Assessment to see where you’re at. This helps you choose whether to start with the Functional Skills English Level 1 course or move straight onto Level 2, depending on your needs.
About the Initial Assessment
Quickly shows your current working level in English
Recommends the most suitable course for your ability
Uses a proven, reliable tool trusted by thousands of learners
2. Get your Personal Learning Plan
After enrolling on the Functional Skills English Level 1 course, you’ll begin with a short Subject Knowledge Assessment. This shows which areas you’re confident in and where you need more support. From there, the course creates a tailored learning plan to help you focus on the right topics and move steadily towards passing your Level 1 English qualification.
The Personal Learning Plan was a life saver!
Forget the revision guides and workbooks, the functional skills maths course is far more useful. All the practice and revision videos you could hope to see and well structured to make planning and timing revision easier. It is a bit pricey but worth the bucks 🙂
3. Work through course materials
The Functional Skills English Level 1 course is organised into simple, easy-to-follow topic areas that match the national curriculum. Each section includes clear video tutorials, short practice questions, and topic tests to help you check your understanding as you go.
Tutor-led video tutorials for each topic
Experienced tutors walk you through the key skills and show how to approach different types of English questions.
Practice Questions to build understanding
Short, multiple choice practice questions to help reinforce what you’ve just learned.
Topic Tests for exam-style practice
Test your knowledge with questions that look and feel like the ones in the final exam.
Clear written and video solutions
Every question in the level 1 English online course includes a full written and video explanation to show you exactly how to answer it.
4. AI-Marked Mock exams by Dr Clive
Our mock exams on the Level 1 Functional Skills English online course feature AI-marked questions that give you instant, detailed feedback. They’re designed to closely reflect the real exam, making them one of the most effective ways to practise and prepare.
Instant, detailed feedback
Your answers are marked straight away, showing you what you’ve done well and where you need to improve.
Mark essay questions
Detailed feedback is provided on longer written answers too, helping you understand how to improve and develop your responses.
Improves your skills faster
Dr Clive is here to support you and save you time, helping you reach the level you need to be ExamReady.
See Dr Clive in action!
5. Increase your Current Level as you advance
As you complete more of the Functional Skills English Level 1 online course, your progress updates automatically based on how well you're doing. You’ll always know how close you are to being ExamReady.
How the platform tracks your progress
Course progress % - See how much of the course you have completed
Your Current Level - Check what level you’re working at in real time
Revision time remaining - Find out how much more study time is recommended before you book your exam
6. Know when you're
ExamReady.
No more guessing. ExamReady is our powerful, one-of-a-kind tool that tracks your path to passing. Only available with the Pass Functional Skills platform.
Your level, live.
Track your current level in real time to measure your growth and readiness.
Smart time to success.
Track how many hours of revision are left before you’re fully ready to book your exam.
Confidence in a number.
A smart chance of passing score gives you a real sense of how likely you are to pass - no guesswork.
See the finish line.
Stay motivated with a visual tracker that shows how close you are to completing the course and being ExamReady.
93%
of students pass their exam when completing the Pass Functional Skills Course.*Based on maths level 2 pass rates using data from the largest exam provider, Pearson for 2023/2024 vs data taken from 5399 Pass Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam sittings
All Level 1 Functional Skills English Online Course Features
Still need convincing? Here's a breakdown of all the features of our Functional Skills level 1 English course.
Check your English Level
Start with a quick Initial Assessment to see if the Functional Skills English Level 1 online course is the right place to begin.
Personal Learning Plan
The course starts with a Subject Knowledge Assessment that builds a personalised revision plan tailored to your strengths and areas for improvement.
Video Lessons by Experts
Each topic in the level 1 English online course features simple, step-by-step video tutorials taught by experienced tutors to help you understand key skills and exam strategies.
Practice Questions
Boost your understanding with short practice questions that help you apply what you’ve just learned.
Topic Tests
Once confident, try exam-style topic tests to strengthen your skills and prepare for the real thing.
AI-Marked Mock Exams
Access mock exams aligned with major exam boards, with AI-marked questions that provide quick, detailed feedback to focus your revision.
Video and Written Solutions
Every question includes a full explanation, either in video or written format, to help you learn the correct approach.
Track Your Progress
Your current level, revision hours, and course progress update automatically as you work through the Functional Skills English Level 1 course.
% Chance of Passing
A smart chance of passing score gives you a real sense of how likely you are to pass - no guesswork.
Revision Hours Remaining
Track how many hours of revision are left before you’re fully ready to book your exam.
Current Level
Track your current level in real time to measure your growth and readiness.
ExamReady
Our checklist tells you exactly what to do next, on your journey to being ExamReady.
Course Content
View our English Level 1 course curriculum map to see how the topics on our course match up to the specification points.
Unit 1: Reading
In this unit, students will enhance their reading skills through techniques like scanning for specific information, skimming for general understanding, and detailed reading for in-depth analysis. They will also learn to recognize and understand the function of various text features, such as headings and bullet points, which help organize and clarify the content.
Unit 2: Writing
This unit aims to improve writing proficiency by focusing on essential grammar rules, including correct punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. Students will learn strategies to avoid common writing mistakes, ensuring their written work is clear and error-free. Additionally, the unit will cover different writing styles, such as essays and reports, to help students apply their skills in various writing tasks.
Unit 3: Speaking and Listening
This unit focuses on building effective communication skills. Students will practice presenting and narrating, learning how to structure their talks and engage their audience. They will also develop techniques for presenting persuasive arguments, including how to support their points with evidence and respond to opposing views.
ExamReady? Now, Book Your Exam
Once you’re ExamReady, booking your online Functional Skills English Level 1 exam is quick and stress-free. You can choose between human or automated invigilation, depending on your preference. The exam takes place online from the comfort of your home, with availability as early as the next day or on a date that suits you. Your results are sent by email in as little as one working day, and your digital certificate arrives within 24 hours of passing. It’s a flexible, convenient way to gain your qualification.
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Sit your exam from home - no need to visit a test centre
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Book for the next day or select a time that suits your schedule
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Choose human or automated invigilation based on your preference
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Receive your results by email in as little as 1 working day, with your certificate issued within 24 hours of passing
Frequently Asked Questions
It will! An increasingly high number of students taking and completing our level 1 English course are passing. As long as the work is put in, you will see immense improvement and join the vast majority that pass their level 1 exam first time!
Most likely, our level 1 course is designed to cover all of the major exam boards, including NCFE, City & Guilds, AQA, Open Awards, TQUK, Edexcel and more. As all of these exam boards follow the level 1 curriculum that the government sets, their main specifications and our own are very much alike, making our course suitable for all.
As this is one of our most asked questions, unfortunately we are unable to give a specific answer as all learners require a different amount of time to prepare themselves to pass the exam. We recommend 50 hours of study time for every learner. Some learners need as little as 5 hours of revision but some may need even more than the recommended 50 hours! Feel free to spend as much time as you’d like studying and preparing for the exam as we also offer the self-study course which allows you to do everything in your own time.
Course access lasts one year, but if you need to extend this then our admin team will look to support you with this.
Yes it does! Our course covers a Functional Skills writing level 1 section, as well as reading and SLC sections. This covers all the criteria for the level 1 English exam and is made to help all learners pass first time.
There are sections of the level 1 English course available for free, however if you would prefer to have the best chances of improvement and get the most useful resources possible, we do highly recommend purchasing access to the full course to increase your chances of passing.
- Functional skills English reading level 1 exam – 1 hour – You will be given sections of text that you will then have to read and analyse.
- Functional skills English level 1 writing exam – 1 hour – There will be a series of scenarios to which you have to give long-form answers to.
- Functional skills speaking and listening level 1 exam – Around 1 hour – You will have to discuss topics with other learners
We generally recommend 50 hours to complete the course. However, this can vary between learners, depending on your prior knowledge and how long you have until your exam. You can spend as long as you need on the course until you feel ready.
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Excellent help with getting logged into the course. The content is very good and well explained.
5 star
Sophie Garside has been tutoring my brother who has dyslexia, dysgraphia and English is his second language. I cannot tell how grateful we are for all Sophie`s support, help, patience and kindness. She is a real asset to the organisation. I wish all his tutor would be like her!
Very good course with clear explanations all the way through
Did not pass
I got my level 1 qualification at last with this course
A good revision course with clear explanations