Course overview

The Pre-Entry ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course is designed for absolute beginners who are just starting their English language learning journey. It focuses on building foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through practical, everyday situations.

Course description

Focus on Basic Skills:

The course concentrates on developing essential communication skills, including greetings, introductions, asking simple questions, and understanding basic instructions.

Real-Life Contexts:

Lessons are often structured around everyday situations like shopping, asking for directions, and navigating public transportation.

Practical Activities:

Courses involve interactive activities, role-playing, and group work to encourage learners to practice their new skills in a supportive environment.

Building Confidence:

The goal is to help learners develop confidence in using English in everyday interactions and prepare them for further language learning.

Basic Vocabulary and Sentence Structures:

Learners will be introduced to basic vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and common phrases.

Reading and Writing basics:

The course also includes basic literacy skills, such as recognizing letters, spelling short words, and reading simple texts.

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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