English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level 1 Speaking & Listening

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Before you can join this course, you will need to talk to a member of staff and do an initial assessment to make sure the course is right for you. For more information and to book an appointment please call 0300 303 3464. This course will bring together everything you have learned at Entry level, and enable you to communicate effectively and listen for new and relevant information in a wide range of everyday and formal situations. We will look at how we adapt our communication depending on who we are talking to, and the importance of body language and facial expressions in face to face situations.

Course aim

This accredited course will help you to develop your speaking and listening skills It leads to a City & Guilds ESOL Level 1 Speaking and Listening qualification.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • To give a short presentation on a given subject using an appropriate level of formality.
  • Use conditionals to talk about a range of possible and impossible situations (using if/unless).
  • Ask for and give advice or suggestions in a range of common situations.
  • Explain your personal views clearly in a range of topical discussions.
  • Listen and respond appropriately, using information about the situation and the speaker.

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec - You will also need access to the internet outside of your sessions. You could do this using a smart phone, tablet, laptop or a desktop computer (at home or through a library etc.). - You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources, record your progress and achievement and to work with others and share ideas. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline - Official document(s) showing your name, address, date of birth Certificates for English / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications you have.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level 1 Speaking & Listening

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This course has started and there are no online enrolment places available.

Conditions

This course is funded by the West of England Combined Authority but is also open to residents of other areas.

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

Not sure or have further questions? Contact courseenquiries@wea.org.uk

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