Functional Skills is a qualification that shows your ability to apply a basic understanding of English in real-life situations. It tests three key skills: reading, writing, and spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
The purpose of the qualification is to prepare you for work, study, and life by demonstrating the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and communicate in English.
If you think about studying further, upskilling yourself or starting a career, you will require English at a Level 2.