Stepping up to Entry 1

When & Where

7 January 2025 - 3 April 2025 ( 72 hours, 12 weeks )
Morning, Tuesday, Thursday
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North Kensington Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Ali Kermani
Course Code K24ESKF07B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

In this course, we build on what you learned in Module 1 by exploring British culture and improving your English communication. You will learn about aspects like social norms, workplace communication, and community dynamics in the UK. Through engaging activities and practical language use, you'll gain a solid understanding of British customs while sharpening your spoken and written English. We focus on real-life situations with interactive workshops and role-playing exercises to boost your confidence. By the end, you'll not only appreciate life in the UK better but also have the language skills to communicate confidently in various situations, both personal and professional.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Engage in conversations on common subjects in various social situations.
Develop proficiency in reading and interpreting a wider range of written texts with different purposes.
Ask more relevant questions, fostering effective and meaningful interactions.
Develop spelling, ensuring accurate communication in essential aspects of daily life.

Class format and activities

You will meet in-person, twice per week at the North Kensington Centre. You will work in pairs or small groups or individually. You will have a one-to-one with your tutor to talk about your progress. You will experience a range of activities such as listening, role play, reading aloud, writing, quizzes, word searches and other games. You will use YouTube, an interactive whiteboard and computers to help you learn. Everything that you learn will help you in your daily life.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements but you will have an initial assessment to determine your knowledge of the alphabet and understanding of basic instructions.

What you need to know before you enrol

You will know how to read and write in your own language. Contact North Kensington centre to make an appointment for Advice and Guidance to confirm this course is right for you. Making good progress on the course will depend on regular attendance and punctuality. A minimum of 90% attendance is required from students at Morley College London.

What you need

You will need writing materials (a pen, a notebook) and a folder to store materials.

What you can do next

After completion of this course, you may be able to join an ESOL course focussing on a different area of proficiency. Your tutor will be able to advise you.