ESOL: Life in the UK

<p>This course will help you understand life in the UK while improving your English skills.</p>

<p>You will learn about customs, culture, laws, and everyday responsibilities, helping you feel more confident living and working in the UK.</p>

<p>What You Will Learn<br />
<strong><u>Life, Culture and Traditions in the UK</u></strong><br />
You will learn about:</p>

<ul>
<li>Different religions practised in the UK and places of worship</li>
<li>Your right to follow any religion or none</li>
<li>Festivals and traditions such as Christmas, Easter and other celebrations</li>
<li>British customs, traditions, and everyday life</li>
</ul>

<p><strong><u>Community and Daily Life</u></strong><br />
You will explore:</p>

<ul>
<li>Popular sports and leisure activities in the UK</li>
<li>Arts, culture, and well-known British people</li>
<li>Places of interest such as museums, parks, and landmarks</li>
</ul>

<p><strong><u>Rights and Responsibilities</u></strong><br />
You will learn about:</p>

<ul>
<li>The responsibilities of people living in the UK (e.g. respecting the law and others)</li>
<li>Being a good neighbour and part of your community</li>
<li>Volunteering and helping others</li>
<li>Looking after the environment (e.g. recycling, transport)</li>
</ul>

<p><u><strong>Living and Working in the UK</strong></u><br />
You will also learn about:</p>

<ul>
<li>Paying taxes and how public services are funded</li>
<li>Voting and how elections work</li>
<li>Driving rules and legal requirements in the UK</li>
</ul>

<p>This is a direct enrolment course, so you do not need to attend an admissions session before starting.</p>

<ul>
<li>There are no formal exams</li>
<li>You will build a portfolio of evidence with support from your tutor</li>
<li>Your tutor will help you collect your work to show your progress and achievements</li>
<li>You will complete activities and tasks linked to real-life situations</li>
</ul>

<p>To join this course, you should:</p>

<ul>
<li>Be working at E2/A2 or E3/B1 English</li>
<li>Want to improve your English and learn about life in the UK</li>
</ul>

<p><strong><u>What to Bring</u></strong></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 completing this course, you can progress to:</p>

<ul>
<li>Higher ESOL or Functional Skills English courses</li>
<li>Further education or vocational training</li>
<li>Employment opportunities</li>
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<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>