Centre number
Centre name
Candidate number
Candidate name
Functional Skills
English
Speaking, Listening and Communication
Level 2
Time allocated: 25 - 40 minutes
Take full part in formal and informal discussions and exchanges that
include unfamiliar subjects, and make effective presentations.
All elements of the tables below must be completed to show candidate performance for each
assessment activity. At level 2 you must complete the performance tables for two formal
discussion-based assessments (the topic and context of each must be different) and a formal
presentation assessment activity.
2 x FORMAL Discussion Activity 10-15 minutes each
FORMAL Discussion Activity 1
Please make notes on:
Topic and context of the activity
Duration of the activity
How it was organised
Any learner support provided
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To achieve a Level 2 overall, a learner must have clearly demonstrated their ability to meet
each of the Level 2 standards, where applicable, across the separate assessment activities.
FORMAL Discussion Activity 1
Below Level 2 (not met)
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Achieved Level 2 (met)
Rarely or inconsistently gives relevant
responses, particularly when in
response to complex information
Gives relevant, cogent responses to
complex information
Information and ideas presented lack
clarity and persuasiveness
Presents information and ideas
clearly and persuasively to others
Limited ability is demonstrated to adapt
contributions to audience, purpose and
situation, including in contexts that are
unfamiliar
Adapts contributions to suit audience,
purpose, and situation, including in
contexts that are unfamiliar
Makes limited contributions to
discussions, including in contexts that
are unfamiliar
Makes significant contributions to
discussions, including in contexts that
are unfamiliar
A limited ability to perform different
roles in discussions according to
situation and context, or to help
discussions to advance
Demonstrates a range of roles in
accord with situation and context, and
helps discussions to advance
Please confirm whether the learner has demonstrated proficiency
against all of the above criteria and therefore achieved Level 2
YES/NO
Please provide a short commentary in this field, as supporting evidence of your
judgements in the space above. Please include specific examples of the candidate’s
performance, where possible.
Assessor name:
Assessor signature:
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FORMAL Discussion Activity 2
Please make notes on:
Topic and context of the activity
Duration of the activity
How it was organised
Any learner support provided
FORMAL Discussion Activity 2
Below Level 2 (not met)


Achieved Level 2 (met)
Rarely or inconsistently gives relevant
responses, particularly when in
response to complex information
Gives relevant, cogent responses to
complex information
Information and ideas presented lack
of clarity and persuasiveness
Presents information and ideas
clearly and persuasively to others
Limited ability is demonstrated to adapt
contributions to audience, purpose and
situation, including in contexts that are
unfamiliar
Adapts contributions to suit audience,
purpose, and situation, including in
contexts that are unfamiliar
Makes limited contributions to
discussions, including in contexts that
are unfamiliar
Makes significant contributions to
discussions, including in contexts that
are unfamiliar
A limited ability to perform different
roles in discussions according to
situation and context, or to help
discussions to advance
Demonstrates a range of roles in
accord with situation and context, and
helps discussions to advance
Please confirm whether the learner has demonstrated proficiency
against all of the above criteria and therefore achieved Level 2
YES/NO
Please provide a short commentary in this field, as supporting evidence of your
judgements in the space above. Please include specific examples of the candidate’s
performance, where possible.
Assessor name:
Assessor signature:
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FORMAL presentation Activity 5-10 minutes
Please make notes on:
Topic and context of the activity
Duration of the activity
How it was organised
Any learner support provided
To achieve a Level 2 overall, a learner must have clearly demonstrated their ability to meet
each of the Level 2 standards, where applicable, across the separate assessment activities.
FORMAL Presentation Activity
Below Level 2 (not met)


Achieved Level 2 (met)
Makes an inconsistent presentation, with
limited use of appropriate language
Makes an effective presentation in
appropriate language
Information and ideas presented lack
necessary complexity
Complex information and ideas are
presented effectively
Information and ideas are not always
clearly or coherently presented, and
therefore lack persuasiveness
Presents the information and ideas clearly
and persuasively to others
Please confirm whether the learner has demonstrated proficiency
against all of the above criteria and therefore achieved Level 2
YES/NO
Please provide a short commentary in this field, as supporting evidence of your judgements in
the space above. Please include specific examples of the candidate’s performance.
Assessor name:
Assessor signature:
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Date:
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