ESOL Entry Levels 1,2 & 3 - Speaking and Listening (TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS) - Course Online from 28th April 2020 (UC12E28A)

Course overview

If English is not your first language, this course will help you to improve your speaking and listening skills.
You can take an exam at the end of the course to get an ESOL qualification.



This course is FREE to students on a low income or receiving some kinds of benefits. Students who do not qualify for free courses can apply for a reduced fee. Please talk to us more information.

Non-ESFA eligible students can still enrol on this course but will pay the full non-funded rate which can be obtained from the ACRES Business Manager.

Where This is an online course.

When Tuesday and Thursday, 09:30am - 12:00pm from 8th October 2019 until 11th June 2020 for 24 weeks.

Half term 29th/31st Oct, 10th/12th Dec, 17th Dec, Christmas Holidays 24th/26th Dec 31st Dec, 2nd Jan, Half term 18th/20th Feb, 19th, 24th/26th & 31st March/2nd April, 7th/9th April, 14th/16th 21st/23rd April, 5th/7th

Cost The full fee is £763.00. The concessionary fee is £0.00.

During the course

This is an online course which will be taught in real time using a video platform (usually Google Meet), supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking,
listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time. You will therefore need to have access to
either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though not a prerequisite, we would advise that you create a separate email account for your online learning prior to the start of the course and let the ACRES' Office and your tutor know the address.This will be more secure and also allow you to share your email address with other students on thecourse to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

Please note that this course has been converted from the previously advertised classroom based
course and whilst we will endeavour to deliver the subject as outlined in the Course Information Sheet content may need to be adapted or changed to ensure you receive the best possible learning
experience. Your tutor will give you further details and information, including any resources or
equipment you need, prior to the start of the course.

You will be sent more information about your course, including how to join your online sessions, in
due course.

What you already need to know

You do not need to have an ESOL qualification before taking this course, but you will need to have an assessment to make sure you are in the right class.

What you will learn

You will develop your skills in listening and speaking so that you may feel more able to take part in everyday situations of work, education, health, with friends and shopping.

- You will learn how to improve your vocabulary and pronunciation.
- You will develop your knowledge and use of grammar
- You will study how to find out information
- You will practise asking and answering questions
- You will learn how to take part in everyday conversations.

If you wish, you can take an exam at the end of the course to get an ESOL qualification in Speaking and Listening.

How you will learn it

You will learn through a wide range of activities.

- Watching and listening to video and the spoken word
- Working in pairs and small groups
- Discussion
- Practice activities
- Roleplay
- Worksheets
- Using dictionaries

You will be supported by your tutor who will talk to you about your own personal targets for the course.

Bring to the first session

Paper and pen.

Extra study or practice

Homework is given every week.
You should allow between 1 and 3 hours each week to complete it.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"I have learnt lots of useful things about living in the UK (Yan)"
"The tutor makes learning fun (Judy)"
"The tutor is friendly and easy to understand. (Alberto)"

Additional Course Information

ESOL Reading and Writing courses are also available through ACRES. Talk to your tutor for more details.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Please come to our Enrolment Day on Tuesday 24th September 2019.

(If you cannot make that day please do not worry, contact the office to make alternative arrangements)

The Enrolment Day will be held at ACRES House, Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent Uckfield TN22 3DJ between 9 am and 7.30pm.

You will first meet with the ESOL tutors
You will be asked to do an assessment so that you are put into the right course.
You will then be enrolled on to your courses by a member of the ACRES administration staff.

Students will be seen in the order that they arrive. You may have to wait a few minutes to be seen.

Please bring with you
- A photo ID, for example passport
- Any up to date benefit letters
- If working, any recent payslips

Future steps beyond ACRES

ESOL is a course that develops your English Language skills. This will help you to build confidence in using English. Ultimately, this will improve your experience and knowledge of living in the UK. ESOL courses will help improve your job opportunities and give you access to further education options and increased confidence in social and formal situations.

Further information

- Speak to your tutor
- Look at the latest ACRES brochure
- Come to the ACRES' House and talk to one of our friendly staff
- Visit the ACRES website at www.acreslearning.org.uk
- Call us on 01825 761820