Course Code: GO00025 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration Anytime Seasiders Learning Centre Enquire now Anytime Seasiders Learning Centre Enquire now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Course SummaryWho can study an ESOL course? Provided you are eligible to study in the UK, our ESOL courses for non-English speaking students welcome learners from across the globe. How will an ESOL qualification help me? ESOL provides you with the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills required to communicate using the English language. ESOL provides greater opportunities to develop your skills further and increase your work and leaning potential in the UK. What is ESOL Skills for Life? ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is a course designed specifically for people living in Britain and focuses on preparing learners for the world of work or citizenship. The primary aim of ESOL qualifications, is to assist learners in becoming independent of others (such as interpreters or translators; be they professionals, family or friends) when interacting with native English speakers. By improving communication and fluency in English, learners will significantly improve their employability skills. Furthermore, these learners will benefit from the ability to access service providers and to have the linguistic confidence to travel, work and socialise beyond their local community. ESOL (English as a Second or Other Language) Who can study an ESOL course? Provided you are eligible to study in the UK, our ESOL courses for non-English speaking students welcome learners from across the globe. How will an ESOL qualification help me? ESOL provides you with the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills required to communicate using the English language. ESOL provides greater opportunities to develop your skills further and increase your work and leaning potential in the UK. What is ESOL Skills for Life? ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is a course designed specifically for people living in Britain and focuses on preparing learners for the world of work or citizenship. The primary aim of ESOL qualifications, is to assist learners in becoming independent of others (such as interpreters or translators; be they professionals, family or friends) when interacting with native English speakers. By improving communication and fluency in English, learners will significantly improve their employability skills. Furthermore, these learners will benefit from the ability to access service providers and to have the linguistic confidence to travel, work and socialise beyond their local community. Entry RequirementsIs this course for me? I do not understand English ESOL courses are ideal for non-English speaking students, ESOL will help you to understand the English language. You will learn how to speak and listen in English, and how to read and write in English. Am I eligible to study in the UK? You can find out this information on direct.gov website. However, if you are still not sure whether you can study in the UK, our specialist ESOL team can guide you through the paperwork and check your eligibility. No previous qualifications? There are no for this course, provided you are eligible to study in the UK. If you have studied in another country, the qualifications you have will not prevent you from studying ESOL in the UK. You will need to be eligible to study in the UK. What level? Initially, you will make an appointment to attend Seasiders Learning Centre where you will complete an ESOL assessment. This will help your tutor understand what you know or don't know and decide on a class suitable for your current level of capability. ESOL levels start from complete beginner (Entry 1, with little or no understanding of the English language) to Level 2, where your English skills are well developed in speaking and listening, reading and writing. , What levels of ESOL are there? Each subject (speaking and listening, reading and writing) can be studied at each of these levels. Qualification Level ESOL Level 2 ESOL Level 1 ESOL Entry 3 ESOL Entry 2 ESOLEntry 1 Can I continue to learn English if I achieve the highest ESOL level? Yes. Your ESOL tutor will refer you to the Functional Skills team . You will be assessed for Functional Skills English which you can progress on to after completion of ESOL. Qualification ESOL is externally accredited by the awarding body Ascentis. You will receive a certificate for each level of learning achieved. You can view the ESOL qualification here. Ascentis Qualifications - ESOL Do I need to come to college to study? Yes. Most of the ESOL classes are held at Seasiders Learning Centre. It is important for learners to meet each other, and learn from each other so they can develop their skills in and out of the classroom. Is this course for me? I do not understand English ESOL courses are ideal for non-English speaking students, ESOL will help you to understand the English language. You will learn how to speak and listen in English, and how to read and write in English. Am I eligible to study in the UK? You can find out this information on direct.gov website. However, if you are still not sure whether you can study in the UK, our specialist ESOL team can guide you through the paperwork and check your eligibility. No previous qualifications? There are no entry requirements for this course, provided you are eligible to study in the UK. If you have studied in another country, the qualifications you have will not prevent you from studying ESOL in the UK. Entry Requirements You will need to be eligible to study in the UK. What level? Initially, you will make an appointment to attend Seasiders Learning Centre where you will complete an ESOL assessment. This will help your tutor understand what you know or don't know and decide on a class suitable for your current level of capability. ESOL levels start from complete beginner (Entry 1, with little or no understanding of the English language) to Level 2, where your English skills are well developed in speaking and listening, reading and writing. What levels of ESOL are there? Each subject (speaking and listening, reading and writing) can be studied at each of these levels. Qualification Level ESOL Level 2 ESOL Level 1 ESOL Entry 3 ESOL Entry 2 ESOL Entry 1 Can I continue to learn English if I achieve the highest ESOL level? Yes. Your ESOL tutor will refer you to the Functional Skills team . You will be assessed for Functional Skills English which you can progress on to after completion of ESOL. Qualification ESOL is externally accredited by the awarding body Ascentis. You will receive a certificate for each level of learning achieved. You can view the ESOL qualification here. Ascentis Qualifications - ESOL Do I need to come to college to study? Yes. Most of the ESOL classes are held at Seasiders Learning Centre. It is important for learners to meet each other, and learn from each other so they can develop their skills in and out of the classroom. Learning and Teaching MethodsWhat will I learn? Speaking and Listening Speaking - You will learn how to say words and phrases in English and know what they mean. Listening - You will learn to recognise words and phrases you hear and know what they mean so that you can say these in English. Reading and Writing You will learn how to recognise and write words and phrases using letters of the English alphabet and characters used in grammar. Learning and Teaching Methods Your tutor will use a range of methods to help you learn. The ESOL teaching team are specialised in using methods that work better for non-English speaking learners. Your tutor may use video, quizzes and a range of teaching methods to help you learn individually and as a group. ESOL Skills for Life Qualification ESOL Qualification What will I learn? Speaking and Listening Speaking - You will learn how to say words and phrases in English and know what they mean. Listening - You will learn to recognise words and phrases you hear and know what they mean so that you can say these in English. Reading and Writing You will learn how to recognise and write words and phrases using letters of the English alphabet and characters used in grammar. Learning and Teaching Methods Your tutor will use a range of methods to help you learn. The ESOL teaching team are specialised in using methods that work better for non-English speaking learners. Your tutor may use video, quizzes and a range of teaching methods to help you learn individually and as a group. ESOL Skills for Life Qualification ESOL Qualification Assessment MethodsYou will be given an assessment at the beginning of the course to find out your level of English, your strengths and areas for improvement. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course and you will take an Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life exam, at your level, at the end of the course.