ESOL Beginners Digital Skills (PEN26T035)
ESOL
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
End date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Number of weeks: 4
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Tutor: Portia Wilkins
Venue: Penrith Library
Venue address: St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 7YA
Free Course
About the course:
This course helps you to develop your Digital Skills and awareness. You will have time to practise using Microsoft Word to become familiar with the functions within Word. You will work with other learners at the same level as you so you can support each other and learn together. You will work with a specialist ESOL tutor to achieve your personal and course goals. At the end of this course you will be able to: Be safe and responsible online; You will develop an understanding of online transactions and be able to access a range of websites and apps; You will create Microsoft Word documents and be able to edit these; You will be able to use simple formatting tools such as cut and paste, inserting images and formatting text.
How will the course be delivered?
The course will be taught in a classroom by one of our ESOL tutors. You will work with other people at the same level as you so you can enjoy learning together. You will work with a tutor to agree targets for you to improve your English and Digital Skills and these will be reviewed regularly. When you have achieved targets agreed with the tutor you can set some more to stretch your knowledge.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring a pen and a notebook.
What are the entry requirements?
Ideally you will have completed the Digital Skills Vocabulary Course. You will complete an initial assessment to check this course is the right level for you.
What can I do next?
You can talk to your tutor or a member of the Centre staff about what you can do next. The ESOL Curriculum Plan has something that will appeal to you. There are a range of ESOL Skills for Life qualifications that you can study and more Tailored Learning options to improve your English
Additional transferable skills:
Speaking and Listening, Problem Solving, Working with others, Digital Skills
Enquiries
Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk