Course overview

The 'Skills for Life' - improving your language skills course is designed for beginners and improvers. This course is focussed on helping students develop the basic speaking and listening skills in English. By the end of the course, you should be able to hold simple conversations and understand basic English conversations.This course will improve your confidence. If you want to start learning English, this friendly class will help you to get started. This class is suitable for people starting to learn English. Get confident in everyday conversation and make new friends.

Course description

This course is perfect if you want to build a strong foundation in the English language and communicate effectively in English-speaking environments. You will be able to engage in a conversation on a variety of topics, with improved speaking and listening skills. You will read for information and practise writing skills, working on short descriptions or filling in forms. Asking for and giving personal information will come with ease after practice during this course. Some of the things you will cover in this course are - asking for and giving information, using adjectives to describe things and people, developing listening skils, reading for information. This course wil help you explore and take part in your local community.

What financial support is available?

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 alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

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.

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