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For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nThis specification is Issue 2. Key changes are listed in the summary table on the next page. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson website: [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \n[These qualifications were previously known as:](These qualifications were previously known as:)  \nPearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1) (QCF)  \nPearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) (QCF)  \nPearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3) (QCF)  \nPearson Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (QCF)  \nPearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (QCF) The QNs remain the same.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN: 978 1 446 93929 1  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Awards and Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page/section number |\n| --- | --- |\n| All references to QCF have been removed throughout the specification |  |\n| Definition of TQT added | Section 1 |\n| Definition of sizes of qualifications aligned to TQT | Section 1 |\n| Credit value range removed and replaced with lowest credit value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 |\n| TQT value added | Section 2 |\n| GLH range removed and replaced with lowest GLH value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 |\n| QCF references removed from unit titles and unit levels in all units | Section 12 |\n| Guided learning definition updated | Section 12 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nThis specification contains details of the following Pearson Edexcel Awards and Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life qualifications:  \nPearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) (Entry 1)  \nPearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) (Entry 2)  \nPearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) (Entry 3)  \nPearson Edexcel Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and","cbCaigeZG8yIApRD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigeZG8yIApRD","pdf",1896239,243,"English","# Summary of Pearson Edexcel Awards and Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life specification Issue 2 changes\n## All references to QCF have been removed throughout the specification\n## Definition of TQT added\n## Credit and learning-hour range updates\n## QCF references removed from unit titles and unit levels\n## Guided learning definition updated\n# Purpose of this specification\n## Introducing Pearson Edexcel ESOL Skills for Life qualifications\n## What are Skills for Life qualifications?\n# Qualification summary and key information\n## Qualification Number and qualification title\n## Objective of the qualifications\n## Progression opportunities through Pearson qualifications\n## Relationship with adult ESOL core curriculum and national literacy standards\n# Qualification structures\n## Entry Level Award structures for reading (Entry 1/2/3)\n## Level 1/Level 2 Award reading structures","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the ESOL Skills for Life specification in Issue 2?\",\"answer\":\"It sets out details of Pearson Edexcel Awards and Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life, including the purpose of the qualifications and key changes in this issue. 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