FS Eng SL&C Speaking

Reformed Functional Skills English > Speaking, Listening & Communication > Speaking

A broad Functional English category which could cover some, any or all of the following Functional English speaking, listening & communication speaking topic areas:

This broad category is often used to classify multi-level resources that cover many, many descriptors.
For individual categorisation of resources under each of the above topic areas use the links above or the English subject area filters to select 'Speaking'

A Christmas Carol - 10 minute rhyming script

A 10 minute rhyming script of Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol'. Ideal for use as an end of term activity.

It can also be used as a discussion starter and as a topic for further writing. Suitable for groups of mixed levels from Entry 2 to Level 2 and beyond.

Editor's notes

Another clever and funny rhyming (play)script from Jean. Can be used on so many levels and for so many different learning objectives - in addition to being good fun! 

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
General literacy / English
Functional Skills English reading
FS Eng SL&C Speaking
ESOL
ESOL: Reading text focus - comprehension (Rt)
ESOL Speak to communicate (Sc)
General
Generic resources for literacy, numeracy and beyond
Context
Art Film Media Music Radio TV
Leisure, Hobbies, Travel & Tourism

Captain Tom reading, writing & SLC tasks

A topical reading comprehension on Captain Tom's 100th birthday with related writing and SLC (speaking listening and communication) tasks.  There are two versions: one for Entry Level 3 and one for Level 1 (also suitable for L2). Writing tasks include reports and emails (and at Entry 3 - a spelling test). SLC tasks cover short talks with Q&A sessions and discussions. 

Editor's note.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
English
FS Eng SL&C Speaking
FS Eng SL&C Active listening
FS Eng SL&C Discussion
Functional Skills English reading
FS Eng WRITING composition
FS Eng WRITING Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)
FE E3.17 Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 3
Context
News, Politics & Government items
History, culture, museums, libraries

What makes a good news story? L1 Speaking, listening & communication assessment

This is a speaking and listening activity written in the style of the NCFE reformed Functional Skills assessment.  It is based on the 'Happy News: It's not all bad' reading resource previously published on skillsworkshop. Three task are covered: presentation (talk), Q&A session and a formal discussion. 

Editor's notes

Level
Level 1
English
FS Eng SL&C Speaking
FS Eng SL&C Active listening
FS Eng SL&C Discussion
Context
News, Politics & Government items
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