Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Syllabus

The syllabus for Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 includes the following modules and units.

Speaking, Listening and Communicating

  • Identify and extract relevant information and detail in straightforward explanations
  • Make requests and ask concis questions using appropriate language in different contexts
  • Communicate information and opinions clearly on a range of topics
  • Respond appropriately to questions on a range of straightforward topics
  • Follow and understand the main points of discussions
  • Make relevant contributions to group discussions about straightforward topics
  • Listen to and respond appropriately to other points of view, respecting conventions of turn-taking

Reading

  • Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 3
  • Identify, understand and extract the main points and ideas in and from texts
  • Identify different purposes of straightforward texts
  • Use effective strategies to find the meaning of words (e.g. a dictionary, working out meaning from context; using knowledge of different word types)
  • Understand organisational features and use them to locate relevant information (e.g. contents, index, menus, tabs and links)

Writing

  • Spelling, punctuation and grammar
    • Use a range of punctuation correctly (e.g. full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas)
    • Form irregular plurals
    • Use mostly correct grammar (e.g. subject-verb agreement, consistent use of tense, definite and indefinite articles)
    • Use the first, second and third place letters to sequence words in alphabetical order
    • Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 3 (see Appendix of the document whose link is given on the first page)
  • Writing composition
    • Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly and in a logical sequence (e.g. chronologically, by task)
    • Write text of an appropriate level of detail and of appropriate length (including where this is specified)
    • Use appropriate format and structure when writing straightforward texts, including the appropriate use of headings and bullet points
    • Write in compound sentences and paragraphs where appropriate
    • Use language appropriate for purpose and audience