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. In this ESOL class we will continue to talk about our everyday lives (for example, shopping, health, where you live). You will learn about alphabetical order and use numbers in everyday situations (for example, telling digital time, reading calendar dates). You will learn to ask for and give basic information about your family, hobbies and what you would like to do as a job. You will learn more new words and continue to develop your reading and listening skills.
Course aim
This ESOL course is for beginners. It will help you to continue developing basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English that were introduced in First Steps in ESOL 1.
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:
- 1. Put short words in alphabetical order.
- 2. Recognise and say digital clock times and calendar dates.
- Ask and answer questions about family members
- Talk about jobs you would like to do.
- Talk about likes and dislikes
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 be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- 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?
- All materials will be provided
- It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
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