ESOL: Moving on with English - Speaking and Listening

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Course code: 5208

This course is for speakers of other languages who already have a basic level of English and are ready to increase their speaking and listening skills.

when
From 28 Apr 2025 to 14 Jul 2025
Mon 09:15-11:4510 weeks
Date
28 Apr 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
12 May 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
19 May 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
02 Jun 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
09 Jun 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
16 Jun 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
23 Jun 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
30 Jun 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
07 Jul 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
Date
14 Jul 2025
Time
09:15 to 11:45
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 course is for speakers of other languages who already have a basic level of English and are ready to increase their speaking and listening skills.</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>By the end of this course, you will be able to speak clearly to be heard and understood using stress and intonation appropriately; Express statements of fact and short accounts and descriptions clearly; Follow the main points of a discussion and making appropriate contributions; Listen for detail; Follow and give straightforward instructions.</p>

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>There will be the opportunity to set personal learning goals to aim for and these will be assessed together as the course progresses. ACL certification on completion.</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>