This course is for students who have already passed one or more ESOL Level 1 exams. We will practice using different strategies to find the meaning of unfamiliar words. We will look at writing for a range of purposes and audiences, and consider how this changes the structure and vocabulary required. We will identify the purpose of texts, and consider how a text can have multiple purposes depending on the reader. You will practice giving opinions in discussions on topical subjects, listening and responding to the views of others, and using non-verbal communication to help you understand how others are feeling.
Course aim
This course will help you to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English. It will help you get ready to move onto a City & Guilds ESOL Level 2 accredited course in future.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- You will need to talk to a member of staff and do a short activity to make sure the course is right for you. For more information and to book an appointment please call 0300 303 3464
- You must be able to read, write and communicate in English in everyday situations.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Write simple, compound and complex sentences accurately, with consistent use of tense, appropriate choices of pronouns and subject-verb agreement.
- To use a range of reading techniques to find information in a variety of longer texts.
- Make requests and ask questions to obtain information in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
- Express clearly statements of fact, explanations, instructions, and descriptions using appropriate structure, style and vocabulary.
- Listen for and identify relevant information in face-to-face interactions, and non-face-to-face situations (e.g. telephone calls, radio/TV, recorded information).
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
- There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress
What else do I need to know?
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
- Official document(s) showing your name, address, date of birth Certificates for English / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications you have. Paper, pen/pencil to every lesson, folder to put your work in, small notebook.
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
- It is useful if you are already trying to use your English in everyday situations.
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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Get ready for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Level 2
