ESOL Entry 1 Reading and Writing

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Course code: S233STC14Entry1

For learners new to English for improving reading and writing skills using a range of topics which can be applied at work and in the community. The course may be FREE to learners on qualifying benefits. If sitting an exam, an exam fee of up to £71 may also be payable for fee-paying learners.

when

Dates

From 02 May 2024 to 18 Jul 2024
Thu 12:30-15:00

11 weeks

where

The Curve

William Street

Slough
SL1 1XY

fees

Fees and concessions

total total fee for this course: £208.50.

the full tuition fee for this course: £137.50 ,the concession fee £82.50. £71 for exam fees

who

SBC - Direct

lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk

Who is this course for?

ESOL-Entry 1 – Reading and Writing

This course is for learners with some basic literacy skills who want to improve their reading and writing skills for everyday communication. 

Learners will develop the confidence to interact with others in everyday situations such as reading and writing basic text for forms, emails, leaflets etc. 

ESOL Entry 2 - Reading and Writing

This course is for ESOL learners with basic literacy skills who want to improve their reading and writing skills for everyday communication. 

Learners will develop their existing skills to be able to read and write with more confidence and complete tasks such as reading emails or letters, writing a short messages etc. Learners will also learn about life and culture in the UK and about how to access local services and facilities available.

ESOL Entry 2 -& Entry 3 -Reading and Writing

This course is for learners who have achieved ESOL Entry 1 and/or Entry 2 in Writing and/or Reading, or have been assessed as working towards these levels.

Learners will develop their existing writing skills to be able to write with more confidence and complete tasks such as completing form, writing emails, letters, a short messages etc. Learners will also learn about life and culture in the UK and about how to access local services and facilities available.

Learners will also develop their reading skills so that they can understand information from different kinds of texts such as stories, brochures, emails, news articles, adverts, forms and get information from them

 At the end of the course, learners working at Entry 3 will be able to take a nationally recognised exam in ESOL Entry 3 Reading and/or Writing if they pass the mock exam. 

ESOL Entry 3 -Reading and Writing

This course is for ESOL learners who need to develop their reading and writing with the focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Learners will develop their skills in reading and writing using different topics such as life in the UK, different cultures, work, technology and health.

At the end of the course, learners will be able to take a nationally recognised exam in ESOL Entry 3 Reading and/or Writing if they pass a mock exam

Entry Requirements?

Prior to enrolling on a course, you will need to complete an initial assessment to assess their level and learning needs.

What will you learn?

ESOL-Entry 1 – Reading and Writing- Learners will be able to:

Express simple views clearly when writing to others e.g. I like, I think this is good/bad. Understand simple written instructions or directions given by others. Read and write short text on a familiar topic. Use capital letters correctly when writing text. Use simple text to write personal information on a form. Learners will be expected to confidently and consistently demonstrate these skills, and others, before progressing to ESOL Entry 2.

ESOL Entry 2 - Reading and Writing- Learners will be able to:

Write short texts for different audiences e.g. an e-mail to a teacher, a simple formal or informal letter, greetings card to a friend. Complete simple information on a form. Read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics. Spell common words and personal details correctly. Understand and respond to simple instructions on forms e.g. circle, tick, block capitals etc. Write text using simple and compound sentences

Learners will be expected to confidently and consistently demonstrate these skills, and others, before progressing to ESOL Entry 3.

ESOL Entry 2 -& Entry 3 -Reading and Writing- Learners will be able to:

Writing- Plan and write texts for different audiences and situations e.g. an e-mail to a teacher, a simple formal or informal letter, greetings card to a friend. Complete information on a form. Plan, write and proofread text about events using paragraphs, and different tenses. Use correct tenses, spelling and punctuation in their writing

Reading- Read and understand the main points of different everyday texts such as letters, adverts and leaflets. Understand key words commonly used in forms, leaflets and letters in different context, for example, from the council or from school. 

Learners working at Entry 2 will be expected to confidently and consistently demonstrate these skills, and others, before progressing to ESOL Entry 3.

Learners working at Entry 3 will be expected to have a higher level of proficiency for each of these outcomes and be able to apply their knowledge in a greater variety of contexts.

ESOL Entry 3 -Reading and Writing- Learners will be able to:

Read and obtain information from different types of texts such as stories, news articles, adverts, posters, brochures etc. Read and write about different festivals and days of celebration in the UK. Plan, write and proofread text about past, present and future events using paragraphs. Plan and write informal letters and emails to make plans, ask for and give information. Use correct tenses, spelling and punctuation in their writing

Learners will be expected to confidently and consistently demonstrate these skills, and others, by the end of the course.

How will you learn?

Class room, Tutor lead training.

What will you need to bring?

Notebook, Pen, pencil and what the tutor might recommend and be in time for class.

How will you be assessed?

Your work will be assessed by tutor and for accredited courses, to be entered for exam you will need to pass mock exams.

Equipment Required

Notebook, Pen, Pencil and what tutor might recommend and to be in time for class.

Language of Instruction

English

Language of Assessment

English