Entry Level ESOL: ESOL for Professionals
Course details
Course code
Q00014968Course date
Number of classes
20 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Hannah DunberryFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course will help you to start developing your English to an advanced level as well as improve you in the four main ESOL skills; reading, writing, speaking and listening. Over the course you will develop your skills in all these key areas as well as improving your fluency and accuracy. You will work with different types of texts including fiction, newspapers and magazines and learn how to write essays, proposals, reports and reviews. You will also work on presentations and everyday conversations. You will also develop your exam taking skills and practise exam tasks in case you need to do this in an educational or professional setting in the future.
This is an online course which will be held on 2 evenings a week for a total of 5 hours per week. Please note that this is a 45-hour course that is term time only.
To join the course you will need an internet connection and a computer/ laptop which has a working microphone and camera. You will be required to produce writing during the course so you will need to be able to access Office 365 (online versions are free and can be accessed through your WEA email account).
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.