Course overview

This Entry 1 level ESOL course will help you to communicate your ideas about a range of topics in English. You will practise reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a focus on conversation skills. You will also learn new vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and learn more about basic English grammar, including present and past tenses.

Course description

This is an English course for adults. You will develop your English language skills. Before you can enrol on this course, you’ll do a skills check. This is for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level.

Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this English course. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas. We use Canvas for homework, and also for tasks and activities in the classroom.

You will need to use your phone in class to work on Canvas, and you should also bring a notebook and pen or pencil.

On this course you will learn to:

• talk about your likes and dislikes, opinions and feelings.

• make questions to ask about personal information and opinions.

• confidently use large numbers and the alphabet accurately

• use a wider range of vocabulary, with accurate spelling and pronunciation

• use the past simple tense to talk about the past

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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