Get Ready for English: Top Tips for Spelling

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Course code: PF1519G

This supportive and friendly course will teach you hints and tips to improve your spelling.

when
From 06 May 2025 to 20 May 2025
Tue 18:30-20:303 weeks
Date
06 May 2025
Time
18:30 to 20:30
Date
13 May 2025
Time
18:30 to 20:30
Date
20 May 2025
Time
18:30 to 20:30
where
Online learning 


fees

free

who

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education

enquiries@salbcp.com

01202 123444

What the course is about

<p>As part of this course, you will learn various spelling strategies, hints and tips. This includes: </p>

<ul>
<li>Finding out about different spelling patterns and rules that you can use in your day to day life. </li>
<li>Learning about homophones and how understanding words can improve your writing.</li>
<li>Investigating the beginnings and endings of words to support you to spell correctly. </li>
<li>Finding out about plurals and the impact it has on the end of the word.</li>
<li>Learning about silent letters. </li>
<li>Learn to spell tricky words that you may encounter in everyday life. </li>
<li>Learn about the difference between American English and UK English. </li>
</ul>

<p>This is a tutor-led session and there will be an opportunity to develop your spelling skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. </p>

Pre-course information session or interview

<p>You do not need to have an admission session before joining this course. This course is open to everyone who is interested in improving their spelling skills. </p>

Assessment of progress, tests, exams

<p>This course does not have a final assessment or exam. You will be asked to complete short comments in an ILP (Individual Learning Plan) to show your progress through the course. </p>

Who the course is for / Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications

<p>This course is for you if:</p>

<ul>
<li>You want to improve your spelling skills.</li>
<li>You want to attend a small, friendly class and work at your own pace and level</li>
<li>You want to improve your communication, reading and writing skills for employment and/or personal reasons</li>
<li>You are able to attend every week and complete short home study tasks between sessions</li>
</ul>

<p>You do not need any previous experience or qualifications in English to attend this course.</p>

Materials and costs

<p>Please ensure you have a notepad and pencil or pen with you. </p>

Next Step

<p>You may like to consider attending a Functional Skills English course. We have Entry Level courses available and also Functional Skills Entry 3 - Level 2. If you are interested in a non-exam based course, you may like to find out about Get Ready for English: Succeed when you Read. </p>

<p>Need support planning your next steps? Our experienced Careers Advisors at Skills & 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/">https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/learning-with-us/next-steps/</a>. Call us at 01202 123444 for more information.</p><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>

Additional information

<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 />
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<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 />
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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>