Entry Level ESOL Course at The Exchange Sturminster Newton

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Course in Sturminster Newton. Evening classes run at The Exchange Sturminster Newton, so you can study around other commitments. You'll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. No previous English qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting level for you. The course runs for 35 weeks part-time. Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if:

You want to gain a qualification at Entry Level 1, 2, 3 and Level 1; You want to improve your speaking and listening, reading and writing skills for work and/or personal reasons; You can attend every class; You can complete any homework given

You do not need any previous experience or qualifications in English to attend this course. Learners who have attended this course said, "I like my tutor and have made some good friends."

IMPORTANT - You will be expected to attend regularly from the first session and complete any homework given. If you do not attend you may be withdrawn from the course.�

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your spoken English, including everyday conversations and expressing ideas clearly.
  • You'll practise listening and understanding English in different situations.
  • You'll build your reading skills, working with everyday texts and written information.
  • You'll improve your writing, including forming sentences and communicating in writing.
  • You'll use English for practical purposes, both at work and in daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at The Exchange Sturminster Newton, attending evening sessions each week. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real English use, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You'll also complete homework between sessions. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Exchange Sturminster Newton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicate confidently with customers in English.
  • Care assistant: read, write, and speak English in a care setting.
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and communicate with colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: serve customers and handle written tasks.
  • Cleaner or domestic operative: understand instructions and communicate at work.
  • Kitchen assistant: follow written recipes and communicate with kitchen staff.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can progress through Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 ESOL qualifications, then on to a Level 1 ESOL Certificate. Each step builds your English further. If you want to use English at work or in further study, Functional Skills English qualifications at Entry Level or Level 1 and Level 2 are also worth considering. Your tutor can advise on the right next step for you.

FREE
35 weeks
Flexible start
City & Guilds
The Exchange
Old Market Hill
Sturminster Newton
DT10 1FH
Qualification code: 60140756