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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Part Time

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Part Time

Availability & Details

ESOL Reading Entry 2 APY-ESOLE2/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study

Dates
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Examination board
Ascentis
 Fees
Course Fee Overseas 360.00

How to apply

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Overview

If English is not your first language then ESOL classes could help you to become better at communicating in English in everyday life.ESOL classes are available to anyone over the age of 16 who does not have English as a first language. They will help you to improve your Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening in English.Please contact our Admissions Team on 023 9387 9999 to arrange your initial assessment before applying.

No prior qualifications are required however please contact our Admissions Team on 023 9387 9999 to arrange your initial assessment before applying.

You will be encouraged to undertake a range of tasks in a small classroom environment with support from the teacher in preparation for moving you through the level and preparing you for the exam at the end of the course.Topics you may cover include: Health Travel and transport Shopping and food Education systems in the UK Topics that relate to Citizenship

Following the initial assessment to identify your level, you will then work on your English skills at the appropriate level.Use different styles of writing and punctuate correctlyWrite in complete sentences and spell correctly using a variety of techniquesUse format and structure for different purposesPresent information appropriatelyUse correct grammar and punctuationScan different texts to locate informationObtain specific information from a text and decode wordsRead and recognise sentence structures and recognise different purposes of textsFollow a narrative, skim read and identify main points within a textRecognise and understand organisational featuresSupport arguments with evidence and make relevant contributions in discussions.Listen and respond appropriately to informationRead and recognise vocabulary relating to everyday topics

There are 3 exams at the end of each level. Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening.Exams can be taken at various times throughout the course and your teacher will discuss with you the best time for you to sit the exam.

Following completion of ESOL Level 2 you can move onto a GCSE English Programme, Apprenticeship or other College programme.

I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student

This is a really good college, and it is definitely somewhere you can achieve your dreams.

Yolanda Stemp, BTEC student

My courses were all especially interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. All of my lecturers were extremely knowledgeable and I have learnt a lot from them.

Lottie Warren, A Level student