ESOL: New to English

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Course code: 5013

This is a beginners course English for those who speak another first language and want to learn English.

when

From 10 Sep 2024 to 26 Nov 2024
Tue 10:00-12:30

10 weeks

Date
05 Nov 2024
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Date
12 Nov 2024
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Date
19 Nov 2024
Time
10:00 to 12:30
Date
26 Nov 2024
Time
10:00 to 12:30

where

Voluntary Action Swindon 

VAS, 1 John Street

Swindon
SN1 1RT


fees

free

who

Borough of Swindon

acl@swindon.gov.uk

What is the course about?

<p>This is a beginners course  English for those who speak another first language and want to learn English.</p>

<p>This course is for people who have no or very low English speaking and listening skills. <br />
 </p>

Who is eligible for this course?

<p>This course is for eligible adults ages 19+ who live in Swindon. More information on the eligibility criteria is available using this link <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh">https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh</a></p>

What will I learn?

<p>You will learn how to listen, understand and say simple words and sounds in English including:</p>

<ul>
<li>Making and responding to simple greetings</li>
<li>Understanding and clearly answering very simple questions</li>
<li>Asking very simple questions and understanding very simple answers</li>
<li>Following and giving very simple instructions</li>
</ul>

What materials do I need?

<p>Everything is provided but you may choose to bring a pad and pen to make notes.</p>

How will I be assessed?

<p>You and your tutor will agree some targets for you to aim for. Your tutor will support you to achieve your target and discuss how you are doing as the course progresses.</p>

What can I do next?

<p>You will receive information and advice about your next steps that could include moving onto the next level ESOL course.</p>

Please note:

<p>You will have either a face to face or over the phone assessment (often supported by a family members or a referrer) to make sure you join the correct level course.</p>

How will you learn?

<p>You will join a small group in a friendly and supportive environment. Interactive learning will take place through discussions, group work, videos and hands-on practice of different tools and techniques.</p>