This lesson has been designed for anyone studying any aspect of Functional Skills English. The lesson looks at how to plan a response for speaking and listening as well as some ideas for topics.
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This is a PPT which explains the Speaking and Listening criteria and contains multiple tasks suited to the individual student to try before creating their own speeches. The SOW is designed to last approximately two weeks which can be taught that the same time as other units. The lessons can be stand alone or taught across a term.
This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 33-page workbook with 15 tasks on the Entry Level 2 speaking and listening component. The tasks will help pupils to achieve these outcomes:
identify and extract the main information and detail from short explanations
make requests and ask clear questions in different contexts
respond appropriately to questions
follow the gist of discussions
clearly express information and communicate feelings and opinions on a range of topics
make appropriate contributions to group discussions
The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource.
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English Entry Level 2 - Speaking and Listening - 90 Slide Powerpoint Lesson
The editable, 90-slide PowerPoint lesson is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to the speaking and listening component of the Entry Level 2 specification and for revision purposes.
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This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 34-page workbook with 20 speaking and listening tasks on the Entry Level 3 speaking and listening component. The workbook will help students to achieve these outcomes:
identify and extract relevant information and detail in straightforward explanations
make requests and ask questions using appropriate language in different contexts
communicate information and opinions clearly on a range of topics
respond appropriately to questions on a range of topics
follow and understand the main points of discussions
make relevant contributions to group discussions about topics
listen to and respond appropriately to other points of view, respecting the convention of turn-taking
The workbook contains 20 engaging speaking and listening tasks. It is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable personalisation of the resource.
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English Entry Level 1 - Speaking and Listening - 65 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
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Level 1 Functional Skills English Workbook and PowerPoint Bundle
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This resource has been designed for Entry Level 3 students working towards Functional Skills English qualifications at Level 1 (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, AQA, Highfield Qualifications, NOCN, Open Awards). It contains a 30-page task book on speaking, listening and communicating.
This resource will help students to prepare for the speaking, listening and communication discussion and presentation tasks. It explains in detail what is involved in the speaking, listening and communicating exam and the outcomes on which assessment is made. It gives advice and tips on how to make a successful presentation and how to contribute to group discussions. It contains five topics for group discussion and templates for preparing for the discussion. Advice and templates are also provided for preparing and delivering a presentation.
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Level 1 - Speaking and Listening - 80 Slide PowerPoint Lesson
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The bundles below contain workbooks and PowerPoint lessons that cover the entire specification at each level.
Entry Level 1 Functional Skills English Workbook and PowerPoint Bundle
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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English Workbook and PowerPoint Bundle
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Powerpoint activity that allows students to form an opinion on a certain topic.
You could then snowball the debate by getting them to discuss in pairs, then fours then 8s then one side of the class versus the other.
Useful as a speaking and listening activity for KS4 assessment.
This PowerPoint presentation provides the necessary information for years 10-11 to plan and complete their speaking and listening assessment. This PowerPoint is aimed at the EDUQAS spec, but could be very easily amended if the criteria were changed for a different specification.
I use this presentation as an introduction to S&L and then let the students complete research on the computer to start creating their presentations. With my classes, I find it is very helpful to print this PowerPoint for them so that they have a reference / guide to help them throughout the planning of their S&L presentation.
This PowerPoint includes:
- an overview of what the students are expected to present
- what the students can use to support them during their presentations
- criteria from the EDUQAS mark scheme
- FAQs
A helpful guide to the Spoken Language component of the GCSE English Language qualification. The starter exercise on page 1 assists students in not only identifying a suitable topic, but also distinguishing between ‘challenging’ topics and those of a more simplistic kind.
Page 2 then introduces some of the most important criteria by which presentations are assessed and an example presentation is provided (in video form) together with a tick-sheet that students can use to gauge the success of the student exemplar.
Page 3 then includes a planning guide, with questions to prompt the student in ways that will enable them to plan the presentation. This covers the student’s choice of topic, organising the main points of their speech and also possible techniques to engage their audience.
Page 4 finally provides a tick-sheet plenary which students can use to assess readiness for the subsequent delivery of their presentation.
A tried and tested lesson on the Pearson Edexcel Speaking and Listening component of FS English L1.
The lesson contains the following:
• A breakdown of Task 1
• A breakdown of Task 2
• An example for each task (helpful for the planning phase)
• Sample presentation topics (for Task 1)
• Practice tasks
I’ve kept it simple and easy to follow as I’ve seen that works best for my learners (adults/19+). Hope you find it beneficial. Happy for suggestions to help elevate my resources. Thanks.
This AQA English Language Speaking and Listening resource contains 5 lessons along with resources and assessment criteria. The lessons all include interesting and inspirational speeches as well as tips and tricks for presentation. I have tried to make it quite humorous to engage those tricky students and provide plenty of opportunity for discussion, group work and independent work. Updated- New added hyperlinks document for those who can’t view embedded videos.
Full lesson plan with powerpoint and resource aimed at prepping learners for the speaking and listening element for functional skills English. The exam board we use is city and guilds however the resource is transferable to other awarding bodies.
This double lesson uses 3 video clips as part of the lesson. It is an introductory lesson or to be used as a review for speaking and listening for the new AQA 8700 exam, which can be applied to Ks 3, 4, 16+ and adult learners. The final part of the lesson is for students to continue and do some research on their presentations. Various activities and worksheets included.
This resource will help students boast their confidence about speaking and listening in a group
This resources contains
2 templates on what I would spend A million pound on
1 blank template for the students to complete
Save HOURS of time with this high‑impact GCSE Spanish revision bundle covering every AQA (2026) topic with audio + answer key.
Resources are zero-prep and are built from latest vocab covering BOTH tiers and ALL topics. They can be teacher-led/displayed on the board OR printed as booklets for independent study.
The following resources are included:
Complete GCSE Spanish revision pack
Speaking exam - complete revision
10‑lesson Reading revision pack
Translation practice pack
100 Vocab Booster Quickies
100 Bitesize Must‑Knows
20 Dictations with audio
10‑lesson Foundation Writing revision
10‑lesson Higher Writing revision
Perfect for:
-countdown to exam/mock prep
-structured revision lessions that cover a range of skills
-general vocab practice
-starters/plenaries
-intervention sessions
-cover lessons
-consolidation of the current topic being taught
QR codes are clickable for teachers to display on board AND scannable if pupils have a device
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More sero prep GCSE resources for Spanish:
Speaking bundle - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-last-minute-speaking-boost-bundle-high-impact-revision-for-year-11-aqa-2026-13434520
listening bundle - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-listening-mega-bundle-high-impact-exam-practice-audio-transcripts-aqa-2026-13434555
GCSE Spanish 100 vocab boosting activities: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13386029
writing bundle - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-writing-revision-20-lesson-bundle-13385358
Grammar bundle - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-grammar-rescue-pack-target-the-weak-spots-13435746
Bundle comes complete with SLC introductory lessons for Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 as well as Levels 1 and 2 Functional Skills English. Most compatible with students studying for the NCFE specification.
This resource has been designed for students working towards Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English certification (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, NOCN and Open Awards). It contains an age-appropriate, 33-page workbook and a 90-slide PowerPoint lesson on the Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English speaking and listening component. The resource will help pupils to achieve these outcomes:
identify the main information and details from short explanations
make requests and ask clear questions appropriately in different contexts
respond appropriately to questions
follow the gist of discussions
clearly express information and communicate feelings and opinions on a range of topics
make appropriate contributions to group discussions
Workbook
The 33-page workbook contains 15 tasks on the Entry Level 2 speaking and listening component. The workbook is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version to enable editing and personalisation of the resource.
Speaking and listening tasks are based on these themes:
School Christmas Fair
Which Charity?
Missing Jeans
A Dilemma
Part-Time Job at Coffee Cafe
Dental Appointment
Driving Lessons
Getting to Know You
Favourite Singer/Band
Food
Supermarket Announcement
Airport Announcement
News Report
Cafe Menu
Making Requests
PowerPoint Lesson
It is an ideal resource to introduce pupils to the speaking and listening component of the Entry Level 2 specification and for revision purposes.
If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.
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E2.1 Identify and extract the main information and detail from short explanations.
E2.2 Make requests and ask clear questions appropriately in different contexts.
E2.3 Respond appropriately to straightforward questions. * Please refer to Annexe C:
E2.4 Follow the gist of discussions.
E2.5 Clearly express straightforward information and communicate feelings and opinions on a range of straightforward topics.
E2.6 Make appropriate contributions to simple group discussions with others about a straightforward topic.
50 French Advanced Negation Speaking Cards
This resource includes 50 negation speaking cards that you can cut out and have students use in pairs or small groups. I recommend printing out and laminating these cards if possible so that you can use them over and over again. I’ve also included a PDF with only one card per page for projecting or using with tablets when you want to do a whole class activity or paired work without printing.
On each card there is a question for student #1 to ask to student #2. The assumed answer is written on the card, but students should be reminded that sometimes more than one answer is possible. Since there are so many cards included, this activity can last a while and give your students an opportunity to really practice a lot.
I’ve included reminder cards that you can cut out and distribute to students while they do this activity. The reminder cards list the following types of negation:
➯ ne . . . pas
➯ ne . . . plus
➯ ne . . . rien
➯ ne . . . jamais
➯ ne . . . personne
➯ ne . . . pas encore
➯ ne . . . pas du tout
➯ rien . . . ne
➯ personne . . . ne
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