First Steps into English (BAR26T027)
Curriculum area: ESOL
- Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
- End date: Friday, 23 October 2026
- Number of weeks: 7
- Time: 09:30 - 12:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow), Citadel, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 5UD
- Tutor: Alice Barrett
- Free Course
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About the course
The course helps you improve your English. Your tutor works with you to help you develop skills in speaking and listening, reading and writing in English.
You will learn how to : Greet people and respond to simple requests for personal information; Talk about people in your life and where you live; Recognise money; Use money to pay for things; Be able to identify and speak about common health problems for yourself and your dependents; Find key services in your local community and Identify what each key service provides for you and your family.
How the course will 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 these will be reviewed regularly. When you have achieved targets agreed with the tutor you can set some more to stretch your knowledge.
What you'll need to bring
Please bring a pen and notebook.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course. You must be able to attend classes regularly and complete some homework tasks that will be set by your tutor.
Next steps
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 that will improve your knowledge of English.
Additional transferable skills:
Speaking and listening, problem solving, working with others
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Contact us
Centre: Barrow Adult Learning
Contact number: 01229 407630
Email address: barrowadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk