Grammar in practice: pre-intermediate (entry 2- entry 3)

What is the course about?

This course will help you learn and practise the grammar you need to communicate in everyday life. You will learn the grammar you need to talk and write about things that happen all the time, things are taking place now and things that were in the past and are finished. You will focus on the verb tenses to do this. Plus you will practise asking and answering questions correctly, in different tenses, with good pronunciation.

What will we cover?

• speaking and writing about life in general using present simple
• speaking and writing about activities taking place now using present continuous
• speaking and writing about past finished events using past simple
• asking and answering questions about everyday topics happening now, in the past and in general – using 'do', 'does', 'did', 'is', 'are', 'am' correctly
• using good pronunciation when asking and answering everyday questions.

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

• speak and write about life in general using present simple well
• speak and write about activities that are taking place now using present continuous well
• speak and write about past finished events using past simple effectively
• ask and answer questions about everyday topics happening now, in the past and in general – using 'do', 'does', 'did', 'is', 'are', 'am' correctly
• use good pronunciation when asking and answering everyday questions.

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

This course is for people new to learning English but who are not complete beginners. It will help anyone who is confused about the key grammar needed to communicate in everyday life.

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

You will learn in a supportive and welcoming environment. The tutor will help you discover rules and features of English. You will work on your own and with other students on different tasks so you are always practising important in-demand life and work skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, prioritising, negotiating, collaborating and independence. You will learn in a step by step manner 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 file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts and a code for Google classroom so you can communicate with classmates and access materials, videos etc. online.

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

There are many courses you can do before, during or after this course. These include:
• ESOL, maths and digital skills - for life and work (entry 1-entry 2)
• ESOL - communication skills for life and work (entry 2)
• ESOL, maths and digital skills - for life and work (entry 2-entry 3)
• ESOL - communication skills for life and work (entry 3 speaking and listening)
• ESOL - communication skills for life and work (entry 3 reading and writing)

For more information, talk with your tutor or contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 4582 0423.