ESOL: Easy English Converstaion

<p>This course will help you start learning English through simple conversations.</p>

<p>You will practise speaking, listening, and working with others so you feel more confident communicating in everyday situations.<br />
It is designed to support you as your first step before moving on to a qualification course.</p>

<p>Course Aims</p>

<ul>
<li>Build your confidence in speaking English</li>
<li>Help you communicate in simple everyday situations</li>
<li>Develop your ability to work and learn with others</li>
<li>Prepare you for progression to an ESOL qualification</li>
</ul>

<p><strong><u>Speaking and Communication</u></strong><br />
You will learn how to:</p>

<ul>
<li>Say simple words and sentences</li>
<li>Ask and answer basic questions</li>
<li>Talk about yourself and your daily life</li>
<li>Understand simple instructions</li>
</ul>

<p>You can enrol directly onto this course and do not need to attend an admissions session beforehand.</p>

<p>There are no formal exams<br />
You will complete practical activities in class<br />
Your teacher will observe your progress<br />
You will work towards simple learning goals</p>

<p>Your tutor will help you build a portfolio of work to show your achievements and progress throughout the course.</p>

<p>This course is for learners:</p>

<ul>
<li>With little or no English (Pre-Entry)</li>
<li>Or beginners at Entry Level 1</li>
<li>Who want to start learning English through conversation</li>
</ul>

<p>No previous qualifications are needed.</p>

<p>Please bring a:-</p>

<ul>
<li>Pen or pencil</li>
<li>Notebook or paper</li>
<li>Glasses (if needed)</li>
</ul>

<p>All other materials will be provided.</p>

<p>After this course, you can progress to:</p>

<ul>
<li>ESOL E1/A1 qualification courses</li>
</ul><p>Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills &amp; Learning can offer personalised guidance on choosing the right course, exploring career paths, developing interview skills, updating your CV and much more. Book a FREE appointment today and get the support you need to achieve your goals. Visit: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/" target="_blank">https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/</a>. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.</p>

<p><strong>English, maths and computing skills:</strong> all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.<br />
<strong>Refunds:</strong> please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions</a> or in our brochure.<br />
<strong>Attendance:</strong> before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.<br />
<strong>Places on courses:</strong> many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills &amp; Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.<br />
<strong>Fully funded learners:</strong> if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.<br />
<strong>Home study:</strong> you will&nbsp;be required to do significant&nbsp;study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.<br />
<strong>Qualification Levels:</strong> there is further information about qualification levels on our website.<br />
<strong>Proof of identity:</strong> please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.<br />
<strong>Off-site activities:</strong> with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.<br />
<strong>Parking at centres:</strong> parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Refreshments:</strong> tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/</a>.<br />
<strong>Unspent Criminal Convictions</strong> we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions</a>.<br />
If you have any <strong>accessibility or disability issues</strong> that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail <a href="mailto:enquiries@salbcp.com">enquiries@salbcp.com</a>. All enquiries are treated in confidence.</p>