ESOL speaking and listening: entry 3 (for speakers of other languages)

This lower-intermediate course will help you develop your English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will take the speaking and listening exam and have the opportunity to complete the full entry 3 certificate by progressing onto ESOL reading and writing entry 3 in February. We aim to prioritise places for adults permanently settled in the UK.

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Key course information

Dates
12/09/11 - 08/02/12

Day(s)
Mon+Wed

Duration
18 weeks

Time
18:30 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £237
Senior fee: £237
Concession: £27

Venue
FRA - Fashion Retail Academy

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Course code
ES303*

Availability
This course has finished

This course has finished

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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 3 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 different countries and the UK
- Lifelong learning
- Job opportunities
- Getting to know the UK
- Technology
- Sport and Exercise
- Health
- Living in a new town.

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

- talk and write about events in the past
- plan and give a short talk
- compare places, things and experience
- listen for information (TV/radio, phone messages, group discussions)
- make arrangements and appointments on the phone
- use polite forms and tone of voice to obtain information in person and on the phone
- give and discuss opinions on a range of topics
- use sentence stress to emphasise or clarify information
- write using complex sentences and relative clauses (who, which, that)
- understand when to use simple and continuous forms of present and past tenses
- talk about the future
- develop strategies to help spelling
- develop understanding of word families to increase vocabulary

You will also use Word to write letters and other texts on the computer, use the internet to find information and write emails.

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

This is a lower-intermediate course taught at entry 3. To do this course you need to be able to:
- ask and answer questions confidently on personal information, routines and likes
- give a simple description of a past event
- offer an opinion on a discussion topic
- follow spoken instructions.

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. There will be informal tests, practice exams and the Speaking and Listening exam 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 entry 3 Speaking and Listening exam and have the opportunity to complete the full entry 3 certificate with courses ES302, ES304 or ES306, which include Reading and Writing exams.

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

For ESOL, Preparation for IELTS, First Certificate in English and Certificate in Advanced English, please contact us on 0207 492 2511. We are no longer taking appointments for literacy and numeracy courses starting in February.

If you are interested in doing an ESOL course, please read this first: ESOL enrolment information

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
12/09/11 to 08/02/12	Mon+Wed	18:30 - 21:00	18 weeks	£237	£237	£27	ES303	Finished	» Select
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