Course Summary
The classes will be part in the classroom and part online.
You will work at home completing tasks set by the tutor and preparing for the next lesson. This could change later in the year.
You will learn English for everyday life, community and work at Entry 1, 2, 3 or Level 1, 2. Speaking and listening - conversations, questions, answers, discussion, pronunciation. Reading- signs, notices, leaflets, letters, articles and texts at all levels. Dictionary use. Writing - alphabet, notes, letters, forms, emails and articles. Spelling, grammar, punctuation.
You will get more confident using your English and take a national ESOL examination when ready.
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Experience/Skills Required To Join This Course
None. Your English level will be assessed before you start in an individual meeting, to put you in the right level class.
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What Is The Course About?
Skills and topics depend on what you need to learn for life, community and work - You will discuss your needs with your tutor and have your own learning plan. You will use the learning platform to download and upload work set by the tutor as homework and other tasks.
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For The Session(s) You Will Need:
A4 ring binder folder, A4 paper, pens and pencils, mini white board.
You will need to know how to use Skype or Microsoft Teams, have a Smartphone, laptop or tablet with internet access.
If you cannot do these let us know at enrolment and we will help you.
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Additional Costs And/Or Resources:
None for most learners (but if you pay £9 per hour, you will pay an exam fee, approx. £30)
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How Will I Know How I Am Getting On?
When......
You can use English better and with more confidence;
You achieve targets in your learning plan and pass exams;
Other people tell you.
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Accreditation:
ESOL Exams in Speaking and Listening, Reading, Writing at Entry 1- Level 2 Full Fee: £3.00 per hour (Fee remission available - 70% reduction on course fee or free for certain benefits) Concession Fee: £0.90 per hour
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Support For Your Learning
Once you start, if you have any more questions and/or support needs, please talk to the tutor. We also offer help to people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health problem or mental health difficulty that could affect your learning or participation, please contact us for more advice.
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For More Information And How To Enrol
If you need more information, want to discuss the levels and the course material, or want to enrol, you can: call into our local centres, call our Enrolment Team, or enrol online for some courses.
If you need help with your choice of learning, training, career, work and life goals, please book an appointment with one of our Learning and Work Advisors who can provide free, 1:1, impartial advice, call our FREEphone 0800 988 0308.
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The Adult Learning Service Also Offers Courses In
Computing and ICT • Personal Development, including Arts and Leisure • Languages, British Sign Language, and ESOL • Maths and English • Skills for Jobs • Apprenticeships and Traineeships • Family Learning • Programmes for Adults with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities
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Minimum Numbers
If the necessary minimum number of learners is not reached, we cannot guarantee that the course will start. We will try to let you know 5 working days before the course starts if it will not run.
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Online Learning
If you are enrolling for an online/blended learning course:
It is important to check the detailed course information prior to enrolment to ensure you have suitable equipment and software. You will also need a reliable internet connection to participate in this course. If you are not sure about the requirements or have any queries or questions please get in touch with our enrolment staff using the contact details provided. Please note that online courses may be recorded and shared with adult learning staff for quality assurance purposes.
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