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

This intermediate 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 the speaking and listening exam, you will have the opportunity to complete the full level 1 certificate on a future course.

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Key course information

Dates
28/02/12 - 05/07/12

Day(s)
Tue+Thu

Duration
17 weeks

Time
18:30 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £290
Senior fee: £290
Concession: £37

Venue
FRA - Fashion Retail Academy

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Course code
ES404*

Availability
Contact department

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

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 level 1 Cambridge ESOL Speaking and Listening exam.

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:
- Life in the UK
- Health
- The News
- Working in an office
- Looking for work
- Study skills
- Higher and Further education in the UK.

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

- Develop strategies to plan and draft writing
- Produce a range of different types of writing including: letters, descriptions, narratives, instructions, reports, articles, proposals, information sheets
- Use punctuation accurately and effectively
- Evaluate and compare information, ideas and opinions from different sources
- Identify the main points and specific detail in a range of different types of text of varying length and detail
- Use formal and informal language appropriately
- Use reference books and online sources to build your vocabulary and check your work
- Summarise information
- Use compound and complex sentences with more than two clauses including relative clauses, reported speech and question tags
- Use a range of simple, continuous, perfect, active and passive verb forms
- Use a range of phrasal verbs and use particle order correctly
- Develop the correct use of indefinite, definite and zero articles
- Use a range of discourse markers to organise text.

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

This is an intermediate course taught at level 1. To do this course you need to be able to:
- plan and develop a three-paragraph piece of writing
- understand the main points in audio and written texts
- follow spoken instructions
- contribute to discussions and ask/answer questions on familiar and current topics

It is also useful if you can word process, use Google and bookmark WebPages.

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 and you will be shown ways to work independently if you want to do more.

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. There will be informal tests, practice exams and the Reading and Writing exams at the end of term.

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 level 1 Cambridge ESOL Reading and Writing exams. If you have not already done the Speaking and Listening exam you could complete the full certificate on a subsequent course. You can progress on to a level 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

If you would like to do one of the ESOL courses starting in July, please contact us in May.

For the Preparation for IELTS course starting in July, please call or email us leaving your name and contact telephone number.

If you would like to do one of our courses starting in September, please check our website from the beginning of July for more information.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
28/02/12 to 05/07/12	Tue+Thu	18:30 - 21:00	17 weeks	£290	£290	£37	ES404	Contact department	» Select
29/02/12 to 06/07/12	Wed+Fri	15:15 - 17:45	17 weeks	£290	£290	£37	ES408	Full	» Select
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Tel: 020 7492 2511

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