English Communication Skills for Life and Work (ESOL Entry 1-2)

What is the course about?

This course runs for two terms during winter and spring.

You will learn English for everyday life and work.

You will practise:

• speaking, listening, reading and writing

• asking and answering questions in present simple, present continuous and some past simple

• talking about daily life, family, and friends

• using simple adjectives to describe things and pictures

• listening for key information in short recordings

• writing short sentences, notes, messages, and emails

• using capital letters, full stops, and question marks

• reading simple texts, adverts, and forms

• learning basic vocabulary and spelling

What will we cover?

You will learn English through topics such as:

· life in the UK

· daily routines

· health

· jobs

· shopping

· transport

· different cultures

You will practise:

· asking and answering questions using present simple, present continuous and past simple

· talking and writing about home, family and friends

· describing things using easy adjectives

· listening for key words in short conversations

· writing simple messages, emails and letters

· using correct punctuation

· spelling common words

· reading short texts for information

· counting, telling the time, using maths words

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

· use English in daily life: shopping, travel, talking to friends and at work

· ask and answer simple questions in different tenses

· talk and write about home, family and friends

· describe objects and pictures

· understand short recordings

· write short emails, letters and messages

· use capital letters, full stops and question marks correctly

· write clearly and neatly

· read forms, signs and short texts

· spell many common words correctly

· count, tell the time and use maths words

You will also improve your digital skills using:

· Google Classroom

· the internet

· Microsoft Word

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

This course is for Entry 1–2 learners (A1–A2). It’s for people who know a little English and want to learn more English, maths and digital skills in a friendly class.

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

You will learn in a friendly, supportive class. There will be lots of practice. You will work alone, in pairs, in small groups and as a whole class. You will play games, do speaking and listening activities, practise your reading and writing skills and participate in fun tasks using YouTube, online app games, videos and recordings.

Your tutor will also help you one-to-one. You will need to do homework each week and use Google Classroom.

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

Please bring:

• a pen

• a lined A4 paper notepad or a notebook

• a folder for your work

Your tutor will give you worksheets, other materials and a code to join Google Classroom.

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

You can repeat this course for one more term or move on to another course at the same or higher level. These could include:

· English Communication Skills for Life and Work (ESOL Entry 1)

· English Communication Skills for Life and Work (ESOL Entry 2)

· English Communication Skills for Life and Work (ESOL Entry 1–2)

· Communication Skills for Life and Work (Accredited ESOL Entry 3): Reading | Speaking & Listening | Writing 

· Grammar in Practice: Pre-intermediate (Entry 2–3)

· Conversation Club (all levels welcome)

Your teacher will help you choose the right next course during progression week.

Questions? Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423.