Introduction to driving theory for speakers of other languages

Additional information about this course

This course is open only to residents of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority only

Course aim

To offer learners an introduction to the driving theory test and to equip learners with the language around practical lessons and the practical driving test.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• You will need to be able to follow links to join our WEA live video learning platform: WEA Zoom. If you’d like to understand more about our video learning platform, Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline and http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
• This course is for a group of around 15 students studying in a live video-learning platform conference and an online digital learning environment platform from the comfort of your own home.
• 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:

• Recognise a limited number of common traffic signs.
• recognise and respond to hazards.
• Recognise common words and their meanings used in the Highway Code.
• know how to apply and take the theory test and how to choose an instructor for practical lessons.
• Recognise and name the different controls in the car.

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
• You will be expected to carry out a range of activities in your own time

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
• A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress
• 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?

• Nothing else is needed
• All materials will be provided
• 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.)

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required
• No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

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