ESOL reading and writing: entry 1 (for speakers of other languages)

This beginners course will help you develop your English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will take the reading and writing exams. If you have not completed ESOL speaking and listening entry 1, you will have the opportunity to complete the full entry 1 certificate on a future course.

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Key course information

Dates
27/02/12 - 06/07/12

Day(s)
Mon+Fri

Duration
18 weeks

Time
15:15 - 17:45

Fees
Full fee: £237
Senior fee: £237
Concession: £15

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
ES102*

Availability
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Interview required before you can enrol

Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

Call 020 7492 2511 or skills@citylit.ac.uk

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will give you confidence using English for work, study and socialising. You will develop your English language skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening and take the entry 1 Cambridge ESOL Reading and Writing exams.

What topics will we cover?

Your tutor will decide from a range of topics, and ask you what topics you want to cover. Topics include:
- daily life
- likes and dislikes
- shopping, food, local transport
- the neighbourhood
- friends and family
- the home and work

Citizenship is included in the course.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- hold an informal conversation
- begin to understand differences in formal and informal conversation
- write sentences using simple conjunctions (and, but, so)
- use dictionaries
- improve your spelling and vocabulary
- complete simple application and order forms
- ask for things and information
- give and ask for simple directions
- use present tenses
- use the simple past tense
- read and write numbers 1- 100
- write simple messages
- read simple texts and obtain information
- listen for information in a message or radio/TV programme

You will also:
- develop computer keyboard skills
- do interactive language activities on the computer
- write emails
- use Word to write letters and texts
- use the Internet to find information.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a course for beginners and is taught at entry 1. To do the course you need to be able to:
- write some personal information (name, address)
- write a simple sentence
- read some words
- begin to spell out words

It is useful to have basic computer skills (use a mouse, use enter and letter keys).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Class work will sometimes be in pairs or small groups, and sometimes as a whole group. Your tutor will also work with you individually. There will be reading, writing, speaking and listening activities, and games. DVDs, the interactive whiteboard, and computers will help your learning. There will be a small amount of homework after every lesson.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need a pen, some lined A4 paper and a file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts and worksheets.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Your tutor will give you verbal feedback as a group during the session, and written feedback on paper exercises you do. You will decide individual learning goals with your tutor and see your progress over the term by keeping a folder of work.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. You will be able to talk to your tutor in one to one meetings about your learning (tutorials) or ask to speak to the tutor. Your tutor will ask for your feedback as a group at different times during the session and in course reviews. You will be able to formally record your views on the course at the end.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students You can discuss any support you need at the assessment and enrolment session or with your tutor during the course.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You will take the entry 1 Cambridge ESOL Reading and Writing exams. If you have not already done the entry 1 Speaking and Listening exam you can complete the full certificate in subsequent courses. You can progress on to an entry 2 course if you get the full certificate.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2511

skills@citylit.ac.uk

We are no longer taking appointments for ESOL, literacy and numeracy courses starting in February because all of the appointment places are now full.

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