ESOL: Level 1 (UC14E36D)
Thursdays 9.30am - 11.45am
17 week course
Uckfield Civic Centre
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 Level 1 - it is for those who can communicate in spoken English but wish to improve their vocabulary, grammar and reading skills.
This is Part Two of Two 15-week courses. If you wish to gain a qualification you MUST attend BOTH courses.
It 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, 09:30am - 11:45am from 23rd February 2023 until 6th July 2023 for 17 weeks.
There are no classes on the following Thursdays:
6th & 13th April (Spring break), 1st June (Half Term)
Cost
The full fee is £324.00.
The concessionary fee is £0.00.
During the course
To make good progress in English and particularly if you want to gain a qualification, you are expected to attend all classes unless you are ill or have an emergency.
Classes are for students only. No children, hosts or other family members may attend.
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 using English to take a course that is at L1.
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
Writing
- Improve your grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Answer written questions
- Develop confidence writing in English
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
You will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification if you choose. This is the 2nd of two 15-week courses. Courses can be taken separately, but students MUST attend BOTH to gain a qualification. Your tutor will give you more information and discuss the qualification with you.
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
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 THE TUTOR
We will invite you to meet one of the tutors. If possible this will be in ACRES' House but can take place online. If your meeting is online ask the ACRES team or visit our website for step-by-step instructions for joining an online 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
Previous students say
"Living in the UK I have learnt speaking but I need to improve my reading and writing."
"The teacher helped me to write about myself so I can get a job."
"I like learning with other people who are learning English. I learned a lot on this course."
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £139, 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.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Further ESOL courses will be starting soon. Visit the website or call into the ACRES' office to find out more.
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.
