Level 1 ESOL Classroom Volunteering Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 15 weeks and is open to adults. You'll learn how to support english for speakers of other languages classes, helping learners develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. It covers practical classroom techniques, so you can volunteer effectively alongside ESOL teachers. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis, so you don't need to meet a fixed prior qualification level to apply.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll understand how ESOL classes are structured and how teachers support learners.
You'll learn practical ways to assist learners with reading, writing, speaking and listening tasks.
You'll develop skills to support a range of learners in an english for speakers of other languages classroom.
You'll explore how to adapt your support to different learner needs.
You'll build awareness of the challenges faced by people learning English as an additional language.
You'll learn how to work alongside a teacher in a professional classroom setting.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus. Learning is assessed on an individual basis, in line with the Ascentis Level 1 Award specification. Assessment methods are confirmed by the centre before you start. Classes are part-time and run during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Classroom volunteer, supporting ESOL or adult English classes in your community.
Learning support assistant, helping learners in adult education settings.
Community English tutor, running informal english for work or conversation groups.
Teaching assistant, supporting language learners in school or college.
Adult education administrator, working in centres that run esol classes.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Supporting English Language Teaching and Learning: a natural next step if you want to deepen your classroom volunteering skills.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): opens the door to teaching adults in further education settings.
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults): the recognised qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages professionally.
