English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

This class is aimed at beginners with little, or no English. It is suitable for learners who may use a different alphabet – a non-Roman script e.g. Arabic, Bulgarian or Japanese.

You will learn basic vocabulary and to read a variety of short texts and recognise some common words. You will learn to write short sentences in English, fill in forms and spell some common words. You will start to become more confident in speaking.

From Pre-Entry / Entry 1 you will have the option to progress to Entry 2.

This class is for learners who can introduce themselves, describe their daily routine and their likes and dislikes.

You will learn to read longer texts and be able to identify the purpose of various texts. You will start to use past and future tenses and will learn to write short letters and emails. You will be able to engage in short forms of social communication.

From Entry 2 you will have the option to progress to Entry 3.

This class is for learners who can talk and write about events in the past, present and future. They use adjectives in sentences to give more information and able to use formal language appropriately.

You will develop more advanced writing skills enabling you to use more formal vocabulary to write longer letters and emails.

From Entry 3 you will have the option to progress to Level 1. You also have the option to progress to our other ESOL progression courses.

This class is for learners who can write accurately about events in the past, present and future and can hold a conversation at an advanced level.

You will be able to communicate confidently, taking part in discussion and expressing your opinions and point of view. You will have a wider vocabulary and be able to spell a range of words accurately. You will be able to read and understand complex texts and comment on what you have read.

From Level 1 you will have the option to progress to a Functional Skills English course. You also have the option to progress to our other ESOL specific courses.

This course will support individuals in receipt of unemployment support benefits and who do not have English as their first language, to explore routes into employment in the UK. The course will include basic employment requirements in the UK, how to write a CV and complete an application form using English language for employment purposes.

Would you like support to create a CV targeted to your chosen career? Would you like to find out where and how to look for work in the UK? Would you like to know what to include in an application form? This course will help you explore routes into employment in the UK, understand basic employment requirements in the UK and learn how to write a CV and complete an application form using English language for employment purposes.

Would you like to increase your vocabulary and written English skills further about road signs, road markings, hazards and laws for driving in the UK? Would you like to develop your confidence to apply for the UK Driving Theory Test?

This course is a progression opportunity for intermediate to advanced ESOL learners to develop your English skills further so you can apply for the UK Driving Theory Test. The course will develop your confidence to be able to access and complete the online theory test.

This series of free online courses are a perfect progression opportunity for ESOL learners to gain knowledge about life in the UK. These short courses will cover the main topics in the ‘Life in the UK’ Citizenship Test and will include UK History & the Monarchy, British Values, Principles & Citizenship, British Customs & Traditions and UK Government, Democracy & Laws.

This online accredited ESOL course is learners who would like to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in English. This qualification gives learners the competence and confidence to use their English skills in their studies and employment and other areas of their life. It will support career development, opportunities for those already in work by providing skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening. The qualification will give the learner the knowledge and skills to be able to:

• develop their English language knowledge and skills
• achieve a nationally recognised qualification
• develop personal growth and engagement in learning
• develop English skills for personal and employment-related application
• read, understand and obtain information from short, descriptive and explanatory texts from everyday sources
• listen to other people and speak to convey information, feelings and opinions on familiar topics
• speak to respond using appropriate formality for the situation, including when making points and responding to others in discussions
• write to convey information and opinions with some adaptation for the intended audience, using correct punctuation, grammar and spelling