FE SL&C Speaking

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

  • Communicate information, ideas and opinions
  • Respond
  • Make requests & ask questions

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 Subject Area filters to select 'Speaking'

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
FE SL&C Speaking
FE SL&C Active listening
FE SL&C Discussion
Functional English reading
FE Writing composition
FE 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
FE SL&C Speaking
FE SL&C Active listening
FE SL&C Discussion
Context
News, Politics & Government items
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