Language and Employment: First Steps

Course aim

This course will develop key skills to improve employment prospects (paid or voluntary) with a focus on developing language skills and building confidence.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is for beginners
• This course is for people with little spoken English

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

• Talk about yourself and your hobbies.
• Ask questions and listen to complete a form for your partner.
• Read job adverts and answer questions.
• Write simple sentences about yourself and your hobbies.

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

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
• It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)
• Please bring a folder, pen, paper and a mobile will also be useful.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required
• Please read the notes from the previous term if you are a returner.

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider