For Entry Level Functional Skills in English Centres devise their own Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) assessments, in line with Pearson’s guidance shown below.
For more information, please select from the following options:
Assessment overview
Overview of the assessment at each level can be seen below:
Entry Level 1
Each learner must complete two tasks: Task 1 consists of a number of discrete activities and Task 2 is a discussion.
For each task, Pearson has identified which content statements are being assessed.
In Task 1, learners need to show they can:
- say the names of the letters of the alphabet
- understand short statements and explanations
- follow single-step instructions
- make requests and ask straightforward questions
In Task 2, learners need to show they can:
- take part in a simple discussion with another person in which they answer questions and communicate information, feelings and opinions on straightforward topics
For more information on preparing for and administering the assessments, as well as example contexts and activities, please refer to the Entry Level 1 Sample Assessment Materials.
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Entry Level 2
Each learner must complete two tasks: Task 1 consists of a number of discrete activities and Task 2 is a discussion.
For each task, Pearson has identified which content statements are being assessed.
In Task 1, learners need to show they can:
- understand short explanations
- make requests and ask clear questions
In Task 2, learners need to show they can:
- make appropriate contributions to discussions, in which they follow the gist of what is said, respond to questions, and clearly communicate information, feelings and opinions
For more information on preparing for and administering the assessments, as well as example contexts and activities, please refer to the Entry Level 2 Sample Assessment Materials.
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Entry Level 3
Each learner must complete two tasks: in Task 1, learners take turns to give explanations and then ask and answer questions. Task 2 is a discussion.
For each task, Pearson has identified which content statements are being assessed.
In Task 1, learners need to show they can:
- give straightforward explanations that communicate information clearly and then respond to questions from another learner about their explanation
- listen to another learner’s explanation, extracting information that allows them to make ask follow-up questions
In Task 2, learners need to show they can:
- make relevant contributions to group discussions about straightforward topics in which they communicate information and opinions
- while doing this, they will show that they can understand the main points of the discussion, listen to and respond appropriately to other points of view, and respect the conventions of turn taking
For more information on preparing for and administering the assessments, as well as example contexts and activities, please refer to the Entry Level 3 Sample Assessment Materials.
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Entry Level 3 - Task 2
For the Task 2 of Entry Level 3 English: Speaking, Listening and Communicating assessment, candidates are required to cover at least two topics during the discussion. This will enable learners to meet criteria E3.3: Communicate information and opinions clearly on a range of topics, as set out on page 19 of the Specification. The topics can be linked by a common theme.
An example task can be found on pages 6 and 7 of the below document:
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Sample topics and guidance for assessors
Samples of topics to use in the tasks can be found in the Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs), the SAMs for each level can accessed and downloaded from the Pearson Qualifications website under 'Specification and sample assessments' on the left-hand side and select 'Sample assessment material' on the right of the page.
The guidance for assessors document can be downloaded below:
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Assessment Record Sheets for SLC
The Assessment Record Sheets for Speaking, Listening and Communicating are available on the 'Forms and Administration' section of our FS qualification page under 'Resources'.
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Related Articles:
Entry Level Functional Skills: Quality Assurance Handbook
Entry Level Functional Skills: Instructions For the Conduct Of Controlled Assessment
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