ESOL: English with Confidence - A (L1) - Online

This course will help you improve your English so you can communicate confidently in a wide range of situations.

You will learn how to express your ideas clearly, understand different types of information, and take part in conversations, discussions, and everyday tasks.

What You Will Learn

Writing

You will learn how to:

• Plan and organise your writing


• Write clearly for different purposes and audiences


• Use simple, compound, and complex sentences


• Use accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar


• Present information in a clear and logical way

Reading

You will learn how to:

• Read and understand a variety of texts


• Find key information using skimming and scanning


• Understand meaning, purpose and main ideas


• Use reference materials to understand new vocabulary

Speaking and Listening

You will develop skills to:

• Understand spoken information in different situations


• Communicate clearly and effectively


• Share ideas, opinions and information


• Take part in discussions and respond to others


• Use appropriate language for different situations

Before starting the course, you will need to attend an admissions session to complete paperwork and take part in an initial assessment.

You will complete an exam for each part of the course:

• Reading


• Writing


• Speaking and Listening

These exams will take place at the end of each term, and your teacher will support you with practice and feedback to help you succeed.

To join this course, you should:

Have completed a qualification at Entry Level 3 (E3/B1-) or have equivalent skills

It is also helpful if you:

• Have a good understanding of English


• Are confident using English in everyday situations


• Are willing to take part and develop your skills


• Can attend lessons regularly

You will attend an admissions session and complete an initial assessment to ensure this course is right for you

• Pen or pencil


• Notebook or paper


• Glasses (if needed)


• Any course paperwork

All other materials will be provided.

After completing this course, you can progress to:

• Functional Skills English Level 1 (L1/B1)

This is due to Functional Skills English Level 1 is a higher and more advanced qualification than ESOL Level 1. It will help you further develop your English skills, especially in reading, writing, and communication, preparing you for work, further study, or higher-level qualifications.

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English, maths and computing skills: all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.

Refunds: please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions or in our brochure.

Attendance: before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.

Places on courses: many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills & Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.

Fully funded learners: if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.

Home study: you will be required to do significant study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.

Qualification Levels: there is further information about qualification levels on our website.

Proof of identity: please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.

Off-site activities: with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.

Parking at centres: parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Refreshments: tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Unspent Criminal Convictions we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions.

If you have any accessibility or disability issues that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail enquiries@salbcp.com. All enquiries are treated in confidence.