Course overview

This basic course will introduce learners to the world at work and the language needed to enter it. The course has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. This course is particularly suitable for students are unemployed and have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby get closer to getting a job.

Course description

"This is a Get Ready English course for adults which is a springboard to an Entry 1 course. You will work on basic speaking and listening skills. It’s aimed at beginners so you don’t need any much prior knowledge.

When you complete this module, you can continue with other ESOL courses at this level. Once you finish the reading, writing, and speaking & listening courses, you can progress to entry 1 level.

There are more “Get Ready” courses for each skill to prepare you for the next course.

This ESOL speaking and listening course takes around 48 hours to complete.

Please note that you will need an internet connection to study this English course for beginners. This is so you can access our digital learning platform called Canvas.

If you would like to learn digital skills for online learning, you can take our Canvas course for ESOL learners.

The WEA is an experienced ESOL course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any language needs you might have. The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please tell us if you have special requirements for this ESOL course.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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