Course overview

This is the second course of six aimed at Upper Intermediate (B2) level learners of English. This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English and we will practice all four major skills in each session to further develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to develop learners’ proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, students will be encouraged to focus on colloquial English and develop an awareness of the local English being used in their contexts.

Course description

In this six-week ESOL course, (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners will practice their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through topics such as:

Air travel, Mini sagas, Crime and punishment and Weather. There will also be an opportunity for learners to suggest topics for study and discussion. Areas of grammar will be: narrative tenses, past perfect continuous: so/such...that; adverbs and adverbial phrases; all forms of the passive voice; it is said that..., he is through to ,,, etc.; future perfect and future continuous. Students will engage in a variety of activities, (e.g. games, role plays, songs, exercises, pair-group/group discussions, presentations, Q & A) aimed to help learners develop and deepen their mastery of the English language. The written assignment for the course will be planning and writing a short story of 120-180 words. There will be an opportunity for learners to check their own progression through a summative assessment at the end of the course. Learners will need to bring their own notebooks and pens, but course materials will be provided.

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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