ESOL for Work - Entry 3
Who is this course for?
Adults (19+) who speak another language and want to improve their English to live and work in the UK. The course is free for learners on certain eligible income-based benefits such as Universal Credit, JSA, ESA.
Course aims
- To provide on-going assessment of your progress and a report for you and the JCP
- To improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to help you in your everyday life and to improve your chances of finding work.
- To improve your IT skills for basic communication and learning.
- To learn about life in the UK.
What qualifications do I need?
None, you will be assessed and placed into a class suitable for your level.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Language Skills
- Speak clearly and make relevant contributions in a range of situations using formal and informal language when appropriate.
- Listen to and understand explanations, instructions and narratives in a range of topics.
- Read, scan and obtain specific information in a range of text types.
- Plan and draft writing using correct punctuation and basic grammar.
- Recognise the different cultures in the UK and the festivals that are celebrated.
IT Skills
- Use a computer for word processing and communication eg. emails, letters and forms.
- Use the internet for research eg. websites for improving English and looking for jobs.
- Manage a JCP Universal Jobmatch account and complete online applications.
Employability
- Develop skills in teamwork, problem solving and time-management.
- Engage in all aspects of the job application process eg. source job vacancies, complete application forms, produce a curriculum vitae, prepare for job interviews.
How will I learn?
- Attend for 1, 2 or 3 sessions per week depending on your course.
- Work in groups, pairs or individually with the support of your tutor.
- Learn online and in the classroom.
- Paper-based and online activities will be set as homework to be completed at home.
- You will have an individual learning plan with targets that are personal to you.
- 1:1 talks with your teacher to talk about your progress (tutorials)
What could this course lead to?
This course could lead to a higher-level course in ESOL with us, or another provider, and help you to find a job.
