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2 June 2025 - 3 July 2025 ( 30 hours, 5 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
This course is for you if you want to learn about life in the UK and improve your:• reading, writing, speaking and listening in English to help you in your life and work• IT skills for basic communication and learning In this course, you will develop Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing skills. This term there will be a focus on Entry 1 exam (Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing) and if you pass an exam you will receive a certificate.
On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1) [CG]
Days & Time Tuesdays and Fridays from 10.00 to 12.30 Lessons are online and in the classroom. (Depending on COVID-19, this may change)• You will work in pairs or small groups or individually. You will have a one-to-one with your tutor to talk about your progress.• You will experience range of activities such as listening, role play, reading aloud, writing, quizzes ,word searches and other games.• You will use YouTube, an interactive whiteboard and computers to help you learn. Everything that you learn will help you in your daily life. Assessment methods: At the end of term, if you are ready, you will Entry 1 exams (Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing). If you pass an exam you will receive a certificate.
There are no entry requirements but you will have an interview.
You should be able to use the Roman alphabet. You need to be able to attend every class. If you cannot attend a class, you need to inform your teacher beforehand. A minimum attendance of 90% is required.
You will need:• A pen, some lined paper and a file for your work• Internet connection• A computer with microphone and camera or a tablet or smart phone• Earphones or headphones, speakers
