Course overview

Living and working in the UK aims to improve your communication skills on health, shopping, employability, and others. It will also help you get the skills needed for life and work in the UK. The course is for speakers of other languages, and it is essential to complete this course before progressing on to ESOL courses because it will build your confidence to achieve successfully.

Course description

This course will help you to understand the fundamental values and principles that all those living in the UK respect and support. The course is designed to help learners understand British culture, essential services, celebrations, and traditions in the UK. It will help you feel more confident about living in the UK, knowing where to look for employment, how to apply for jobs, how to shop beyond your local area, and how to access medical services. Sessions with a variety of activities based on different topics will help students gain basic important terminologies and phrases to understand:

Health topics include talking to the doctor, visiting the hospital, and making appointments.

Everyday activities such as going shopping at the supermarkets and the markets.

Information about employability topics such as applying for jobs, looking for work and different types of Jobs.

An enrolment session will take place on Thursday 11th January 2024 from 10am - 12.30pm at Phoenix House

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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