Course description
This course is for those who wish to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and, gain nationally recognised qualifications to evidence your ability. Good communication skills in English will make it easier for you to make friends, study other courses, find a new job, take your first step into employment, work as a volunteer or help your children and/or others in the community.
COURSE CONTENT
We are a strong team of 20 ESOL teachers with over 200 years of teaching experience who understand and care about ESOL students and their needs. We know how to make you learn as much English as possible, so we use a wide variety of teaching techniques to make learning fun.
- Speaking and listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Maths
STUDY METHODS
On average, 5 hours per week, in the evening.
- Homework.
- e-learning/directed self-study.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED
You will be regularly assessed during your course and receive feedback to help you develop the skills required for the final assessment whether an exam or a portfolio of your work.
WHERE NEXT - FURTHER STUDIES
We are very proud of our ESOL and basic skills students. Last year, our students achieved over 3,000 qualifications with an overall achievement rate of 93.8% (well above national average). The majority of our students continue studying at Harrow College.
A successful outcome will enable you to progress to the next level up and other further study such as Functional Skills English and/or Maths, GCSE English and/or Maths, Access courses etc.
WHERE NEXT - JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Gaining an ESOL/English qualification will enable you to take a more active part in the community, find a new job, take your first step into employment, work as a volunteer or be able to help and support your children throughout their education.
Suitability - Who should attend?
HCUC - Harrow College & Uxbridge College
It’s no surprise that students travel from all over London to study at Harrow College and Uxbridge College. With specialist career advisers on hand to offer advice and guidance, the colleges deliver successful results in further education and career progression....