ESOL: Entry 2 *Course Cancelled* (UC14E11D)
Entry 2 English course for those who can say a few words and speak in short sentences.
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 is an entry 2 English course for those who can say a few words and speak in short sentences.
Where Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AE.
When
Monday, 10:00am - 12:15pm from 20th February 2023 until 10th July 2023 for 17 weeks.
There are no classes on the following Mondays:
3rd & 10th April (Spring break), 1st & 29th May (Bank Holidays)
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.
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
No prior knowledge needed.
What you will learn
This course introduces basic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, including learning the alphabet and common diagraphs, reading single words, forming letters, spelling key words, correct pronunciation, speaking in single words and short phrases, and listening for key words and phrases.
This is Part Two of Two 15-week courses. If you wish to gain a qualification you MUST attend BOTH courses.
How you will learn it
You will learn in a small friendly class, practising your English with other ESOL students.
Bring to the first session
Items you need to do the course
- Paper and pen.
- Dictionary optional
Extra study or practice
You will be given some tasks to complete between lessons.
Practise using English as much as possible.
How to enrol
Step 1 GET IN CONTACT
Let ACRES know you are interested in an ESOL course by choosing one of the following:
Step 2 MEET THE TUTOR
- We will invite you to meet the tutor.
- This can be online or in person at ACRES House.
- Online meetings are via video link using Google Meet. You must have an email address for online meetings.
- The tutor will talk to you to get to know you a little and find out your English speaking starting point.
- You may have a friend or relative with you to help you understand.
- At the end of the meeting the tutor will advise you if this is the right course for you.
Step 3 COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT
Staff at ACRES House will help you to complete your enrolment. You will need to come in with your ID.
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
"My husband goes to work and my children goes to school. I want to improve my English then I can talk to people."
"It is a good course. I have learned a lot."
"I want to make friends."
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
More ESOL courses will be starting soon. Visit the website or call into the ACRES office to find out more.
Future steps beyond ACRES
