ESOL for Entry 3, Levels 1 & 2 (UC14A02D)
3rd March 2022 - 19th May 2022
Thursdays
Uckfield Civic Centre
10am - 12
10 classes
Reduction or FREE to students on low income or receiving some kinds of benefits.
Course overview
ESOL courses are for people whose first language is not English. They are designed to help you improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening English skills for everyday life, for communicating with friends and for working in the UK.
This course is FREE to students on 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 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
Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 3rd March 2022 until 19th May 2022 for 10 weeks.
There are no classes on 7th and 14th April.
NOTE: If covid restrictions are reintroduced, and the classes cannot take place in the venue, they will take place online.
Cost
The full fee is £133.00.
The concessionary fee is £0.00.
During the course
You will be taught in person at the Uckfield Civic Centre on Thursdays.
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 sufficient experience of speaking and reading English to take a course that is at E3, L1 & L2.
All new students are invited to meet with an ESOL tutor before joining a course, to assess which level is right for them to study.
What you will learn
This course focuses on Reading skills. As part of the course, you will develop your skills, not just in reading, but also in writing, listening and speaking so that you may feel more able to take part in everyday situations of work, education, health, with friends and shopping.
Reading
- Improve your vocabulary and pronunciation
- Develop your knowledge about the use of written grammar
- Develop your reading skills to be able to gain information and understand written documents you may see in everyday life
Speaking & Listening
- Learn how to improve your vocabulary and pronunciation.
- Develop your knowledge and use of grammar
- Practise asking and answering questions
- Take part in everyday conversations
Writing
- Improve your grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Answer written questions
- Develop confidence writing in English
The course will focus on developing your Reading skills. From September we intend to offer a qualification course in ESOL leading to an exam in Reading and Writing. This course will prepare you for doing a qualification course.
How you will learn it
You will learn directly from your tutor and through presentations, watching and listening to videos and the spoken word, practice activities and discussions. Throughout the course, your tutor will support you and discuss and agree on personal targets to help you reach your potential.
Bring to the first session
Items needed to do the course
- Paper and pen.
- Dictionary optional
Extra study or practice
A requirement of this course is that you complete at least 1 hour of study a week but we advise you to practise your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as much as possible.
How to enrol
Returning learners just need to contact the ACRES office to re-enrol.
New Learners:
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.
- This meeting will be online using Google Meet.
- For instructions on using 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 on a time to come to the ACRES House before starting your course.
The address is
ACRES House, Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield TN22 3DJ
You will need to bring with you,
- A photo ID, for example, a passport
- Any up to date benefit letters
- If working, any recent payslips
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.
To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:
- Class numbers are reduced to allow students to space apart.
- Students should work at separate tables or desks.
- Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms.
- You are responsible for sanitising your own workspace before and after each lesson, anti-bacterial wipes or spray will be provided by the tutor.
- Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Please respect the choices of your tutor and fellow students.
- Windows and doors left open to allow for room ventilation should not be adjusted by students.
- Sharing of equipment is discouraged, but if it is essential, please use the wipes / spray provided to clean between handling.
- Please make yourself aware of local guidance, particularly in community venues.
You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.
All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the
gov website.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Continue improving your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with ACRES. Further ESOL courses will be offered in the next academic year. Please contact us to register your interest.
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.