Being Creative with English (Entry 1-2)
This course gives students with barriers to learning the confidence to read simple sentences and understand basic instructions whilst being creative and learning about the environment we live in.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
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- Start Date: 16 Sep 2026End Date: 04 Nov 2026Wed (Daytime): 14:30 - 17:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 7 sessions (over 8 weeks)Course Code: AEC01Full fee £174.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £87.00
- Start Date: 13 Jan 2027End Date: 03 Mar 2027Wed (Daytime): 14:30 - 17:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 7 sessions (over 8 weeks)Course Code: AEC02Full fee £174.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £87.00
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What is the course about?
- read and follow simple instructions,
- spell words
- learn about recycling
- make new things from old
- Write sentences
- Talk about how you feel
What will we cover?
• be more confident in your reading, writing and speaking
• write simple sentences about different topics
• identify where a sentence begins and ends
• use linking words like 'but', 'and', 'or'
• develop strategies to improve your spelling of common and important words
• Make a creative piece linked to a theme
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• be more confident in your reading, writing and speaking
• write simple sentences about different topics
• identify where a sentence begins and ends
• use linking words like 'but', 'and', 'or'
• develop strategies to improve your spelling of common and important words
• Make a creative piece linked to a theme
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for fluent speakers of English who have a range of ALS needs or barriers to learning an initial assessment will be taken before enrolment to determine the suitability of the course for a student.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will learn in a supportive and welcoming environment with an emphasis on your discovering how to do and
complete tasks, with guidance from the tutor. You will work on your own and with other students on different tasks
so you are always practising important English skills such as following instructions. You will learn in a step by step way so you can complete challenging tasks in enjoyable and relaxing ways. Your tutor will also work with you individually so you
know how to improve and how to work in a way that improves your learning. You will need to do work outside the
classroom and use Google Classroom to help you.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need a pen, some lined A4 paper and a folder to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts and worksheets.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
When you successfully complete this part of the course, you can progress to the next part. When you are ready, you
can move to:
Being creative with English Term 2 or Term 3