ESOL; L1/2 Speaking and Listening Part 1 (HE14Q04A)
English Speaking and Listening qualification course
Friday mornings
Heathfield
Course overview
ESOL courses are for people whose first language is not English. They are designed to help you gain the necessary skills that may be required for employment, education and day-to-day life in the UK.
This is a Speaking and Listening course for those who can communicate in spoken English but wish to develop English language skills in order to progress in further study, work or life.
This is Part 1 of 2 16 week courses. The Speaking and Listening qualification requires 120 hours of study. To be eligible to take the exam, students MUST attend Part 1 and Part 2.
The 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 Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Cross In Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0XG.
When
Friday, 09:30am - 1:00pm from 29th September 2023 until 9th February 2024 for 16 weeks.
There are no classes on 27th October (Half Term), 22nd & 29th December & 5th January (Christmas holidays). Please note that classes on 10th November and 1st December will be held at the Union Church Station Road, Heathfield, TN21 8LB
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 £453.00.
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.
Students whose attendance drops below 80% will be removed from the course.
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 Level 1/2.
What you will learn
Speaking & Listening:
- Improve vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
- Follow multi-step instructions, narratives and explanations
- Speak clearly using structure, style and vocabulary suited to the context
- Extract information from different types of extended spoken sources
- Provide detailed information and ideas in a logical sequence, using description and comparison
- Ask for detailed information and make requests in different contexts and for different purposes
- Take part in discussions, making relevant contributions, supporting or challenging the opinions of others, responding constructively and moving the conversation on when necessary.
How you will learn it
In a small, friendly class with an experienced ESOL tutor who will use a range of teaching methods.
As the main focus of the course is Speaking and Listening you will be encouraged to participate actively in spoken activities.
Bring to the first session
Items needed to do the course
- Paper and pen.
- Dictionary optional
Extra study or practice
To get the most from this course we ask you to 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
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
"I want to get a better job but I need to improve my English speaking first."
"It is important to me to communicate better in English."
"The teacher was really encouraging."
"I like learning with other people, I have made some good 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
Part 2 will continue on Friday 23rd February 2024.
The exam will be taken at the end of Part 2.
If you wish to take the exam you MUST attend BOTH courses.
Students who gain a Level 2 qualification are eligible to apply for the English GCSE.
Future steps beyond ACRES
