This essential Functional Skills English book for Edexcel has everything students need to succeed in the Level 1 English tests! It covers every topic and skill from the new L1 Functional Skills Reading and Writing specifications*. Everything's explained in CGP's easy-to-understand style, with examples and notes galore. Every 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!*For the exams in 2019 and beyond.