Course overview

This new ESOL course offers a ‘conversation café’ for learners who are at the beginner level and who want to start building their confidence when speaking in English. This course offers you a friendly and safe online environment to practise speaking and listening in English to gain more confidence to use the English language in your day-to-day life. The course offers a virtual 'conversation cafe' where you will be taught by an experienced, qualified tutor who will guide you and help you to build your English skills. This is a place where you can make mistakes and work together with your fellow learners to improve your English language skills at whatever pace you need.

Course description

Learn essential conversation skills and vocabulary to help you start your journey towards employment and be able to play an active part in your local community. Designed for those at beginner level. By the end of the course, you will be able to:

* Introduce yourself to your tutor and classmates, with details such as your nationality and occupation.

* Talk about things you like

* Talk about things you dont like, such as different foods or activities.

* Listen and identify information

* Respond to basic questions.

You will have the support of a patient tutor who will guide and encourage you each step of the way. You will also be able to share your experiences with other learners and encourage each other.

Join us to gain confidence, conversational skills, and a grasp of basic grammar to aid you in everyday life. Towards the end of the course your tutor will be able to help you decide how you wish to progress, for example to an accredited and/or more advanced ESOL class.

To take part in the course you will need access to the internet, and you may be asked to take part in a pre-course assessment to ensure that the course is at the correct level for your needs.

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 alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

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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