Entry Level ESOL: How Our Democracy Works

This course gives a clear and easy introduction to the UK democratic system. We will look at the language related to important topics like why voting is important, how different types of election work and what the various government institutions do.

You will take part in activities like group discussions, role-playing, and watching videos to help you understand our democracy. These activities will also help you practise reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English.

We will look at how the UK government is structured, what the Prime Minister and Parliament do, and the role of local government. You will also learn how to take part in democracy, from registering to vote to understanding how government decisions affect your life and the lives of others.

Just like other courses at the WEA, the class size will be small and you will have the support of your fellow learners and a friendly tutor to help you with various tasks and activities.

By the end of the course, you will know more about your rights and responsibilities in the UK democracy. You will also feel more confident about being an active member of UK society and how to make our society fairer for everyone.

After this course, you can go on to apply for a place on one of our English language courses at a level that's right for you.