Book excerpt: This essential Functional Skills English book has everything students need to succeed in the Level 2 English tests! It covers every exam board and every topic and skill from the L2 Functional Skills Reading and Writing specifications. Everything's explained in CGP's easy-to-understand style, with examples and notes galore. Each topic is followed by a page of practice questions, so you can learn then test yourself as you go. We've included exam-style practice papers for Reading and Writing with full answers — so you'll know what to expect on the big day. Smashing!