The term ‘functional’ should be considered in the broad sense of...

• providing learners with the skills and abilities they need to take an active and responsible role in...
  • their communities,
  • everyday life,
  • the workplace and
  • educational settings.

Functional English requires learners to...

• communicate in ways that make them effective and involved as citizens,
• operate confidently and to convey their ideas and opinions clearly.

The aim of the English standards is to encourage learners to demonstrate their...

• speaking and listening,
• reading and writing skills

...in a range of contexts and for various purposes.

They are essentially concerned with developing and recognising the ability of learners to apply and transfer skills in ways that are appropriate to their situation.

They are flexible enough to be interpreted in a variety of circumstances, for example in workplace settings, by a range of users. They provide the framework for assessment, rather than the detail.

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