ESOL Pre Entry and Entry 1 & 2 Course Cancelled (UC14Q33D)
Uckfield Civic Centre
23rd February 2021 -15th July 2021
Tuesday & Thursdays
9:30am to 12:00pm
18 weeks
Reduction or FREE to students on low income or receiving some kinds of benefits.
Course overview
If English is not your first language, this course will help you develop your skills in English for use in everyday life and/or for employment.
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 a member of the ACRES staff for 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 Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AE.
When
Tuesday and Thursday, 09:30am - 12:00pm from 23rd February 2021 until 15th July 2021 for 18 weeks.
6th, 8th, 13th & 15th April (Spring Break) 1st & 3rd June 2021 (Half-term)
Cost
The full fee is £713.00.
The concessionary fee is £0.00.
What you already need to know
You do not need to have an ESOL qualification before taking this course. Before joining the course you will meet your tutor who will help find the right course for you.
What you will learn
Listening and Speaking
- You will learn how to improve your vocabulary and pronunciation.
- You will develop your knowledge and use of grammar.
- You will study how to gain information
- You will practise asking and answering questions
- You will learn how to take part in everyday conversations
Reading
- To improve your vocabulary and pronunciation
- Develop your knowledge about the use of grammar
- Develop your reading skills to be able to gain information and understand written documents you may see in everyday life
Writing
- How to write complete grammatical sentences
- How to improve your spelling and your punctuation
- You will also learn how to complete forms
You will have the opportunity to take exams in one or more of the three skills to get an ESOL qualification.
How you will learn it
You will learn through different activities and topics:
- Working in pairs and small groups
- Discussion
- Practice activities
- Worksheets
- Using dictionaries
- Topics include work, health, education and everyday situations where you need to write
You will be supported by your tutor who will talk to you about what skills you want to focus on. The tutor will help you work towards your own personal targets.
Bring to the first session
Items need to do the course
- Paper and pen.
- Dictionary optional
Extra study or practice
A requirement of this course is that you complete 37.5 hours of self-study. This is approximately 2.5 hours of study a week.
How to enrol
Step 1 GET IN CONTACT
Let ACRES know you are interested in an ESOL course.
- You can do this by either emailing adultlearning@acres.org.uk or by calling 01825 761820.
Step 2 MEET YOUR TUTOR
We will invite you to an online meeting with your tutor. Appointment dates will be on 3rd, 10th & 17th September 2020.
- This meeting will be online using Google Meet.
- For instructions on how to use Google Meet please ask the ACRES team or visit our website for helpful step by step instructions and videos.
- You must have an email address as ACRES will email a link to you which you will have to open to join the meeting.
- The meeting will last 45 minutes.
- During the meeting two tutors will be present, they will both introduce themselves and then the main course tutor will chat with you and the other will make a few notes.
- You will be asked to complete some tasks so the tutor can assess the right course for you.
- At the end of the meeting, the tutor will tell you which course you are invited to join.
Step 3 COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT
At your meeting, you and your tutor will agree a time for you to come to the ACRES House either on 8th, 15th or 24th September 2020 between 10 am and 2 pm.
(If you cannot make these days please do not worry, talk to your tutor or the ACRES team.)
The address is,
ACRES House, Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield TN22 3DJ
You will need to bring with you,
- A photo ID, for example, passport
- Any up to date benefit letters
- If working, any recent payslips
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Continue improving your English skills with ACRES. ESOL courses in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing will be offered in the new academic year at various levels. Please see our website or contact the ACRES' House for more information.
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.
