First Steps into English - Spring Term (BAR24T082)
ESOL
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 8 January 2025
End date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
Tutor: Luke Vacca
Venue: Hindpool Community Centre
Venue address: Nelson Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 1NF
Free Course
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 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 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 notebook.
What are the 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.
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 that will improve your knowledge of English.
How well am I doing?
You will have an Individual Progress Record that you review with your tutor regularly. You will set some targets yourself and your tutor will set others so you can monitor how well you are doing and the progress you have made. Your tutor will also give you verbal feedback during classes and help you to celebrate what you are doing well and identify things that you can still work on.
Enquiries
Centre: Barrow Adult Learning
Contact number: 01229 407630 | 07867 182841
Email address: barrowadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk