Course overview

This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English. It is an intermediate (B1) level course and learners should already be familiar with a basic grasp of the English Language in order to access this course. The sessions will develop learners’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. 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 reflect on the English they hear around them and bring new vocabulary and expressions into the classroom to share.

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: things you can do & resilience, school & education, a perfect world, friendships. Areas of grammar will be: can, could & be able to for ability and possibility; first conditional and future time clauses; second conditional; usually and used to. Areas of voc vocabulary will be -ed/-ing adjectives; use of ‘so’; education; houses; friendship and ‘get’. 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 to describe a house/flat. 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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