Get Ready for English Entry 1 (Non-accredited)

Ref: C3747645

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 is for students who have already passed the Functional English Entry 1 exam. You will take part in discussions about everyday situations, listening for important information to help you join in and make useful contributions. You will also look at ways to improve your spelling, using common patterns and rules. You will work on adding more information into your sentences, making them longer and more interesting.

Course aim

This course will help you to practise your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in English. It will help you get ready for an Entry 2 accredited course in future.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

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

  • Spell common words about myself and everyday situations.
  • Use alphabetical order to look up new/unfamiliar words in a dictionary and sequence words
  • Use adjectives, e.g. big, nice, little etc. to add more information to a written description.
  • Follow the main points in a short conversation about an everyday situation, and make relevant contributions.

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 - The tutor will give you work for most lessons and can tell you about other books or websites that will help if you want to study more at home.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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Get Ready for English Entry 1 (Non-accredited)

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Conditions

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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