English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL Daytime and Evening)

Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course is a recognised qualification, available during the day and in the evening, designed to help you improve your English for everyday life in the UK.You will study speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar in a friendly and supportive classroom. Your teacher will help you learn in a way that is right for your level and you will practise English through conversations, role plays, group work, and short presentations depending on your course level.�You will also learn useful grammar and words for real-life situations, like going to the doctor, speaking at work, or shopping. Every lesson includes activities to build your confidence, and we will also talk about life and culture in the UK.�You will work in pairs, groups, and sometimes on your own. Your teacher will support you personally to help you reach your goals.�

Teaching will be taught in a holistic way, combining all skills to ensure you are prepared for life in the UK. Topics will include:ReadingSpeaking and Listening WritingGrammarDuring the ESOL course, you will practise and improve your speaking and listening through activities like group discussions, role plays, and short presentations. As your level increases, you will also learn useful reading and writing strategies, including how to prepare for ESOL exams. Lessons will focus on real-life topics and grammar will be included in every lesson, and we will also cover topics linked to life in the UK.�You will work in pairs, groups, and on your own, helping you build confidence and practise everyday English, including common phrases and expressions. Your teacher will support you throughout the course. However, it is important that you are motivated and ready to work hard to achieve your ESOL qualification. You will also need to complete about 2 hours of extra study each week at home, practicing your new skills with family and friends.�For the eight weeks, you will study on an Introduction to ESOL course. This will help you learn the most important skills and prepare for the main qualification. At the end of this time, you will take a short progress test and have a one-to-one meeting with your teacher to talk about your strengths and areas to improve.

You will be formally assessed through three externally set formal Edexcel examinations. The exams will take place at an appropriate time in the course when your teacher feels you have made enough progress. In addition to the external examinations, you will undertake internal progress assessments to monitor your progress and provide you with regular feedback.

We offer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes from beginner to advanced. These classes are for people who want to improve their English for life, work, or further study and achieve a qualification.Before you start the course, we will invite you to a welcome event at the college. You do not need to speak perfect English, but you should be able to understand and use a little. At the welcome event, you will:Meet our friendly teamLearn more about the ESOL coursesDo a short assessment to check your English levelThis will help us find the right class and level for you. We will support you every step of the way.If you are still learning basic English, that is fine. Our ESOL courses are designed to help you build your skills and confidence in reading, writing, grammar, speaking and listening.

Once you have successfully achieved the ESOL qualification you will have the option to progress on to the next level or a GCSE English Language qualification.