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ESOL Skills for Life (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Qualification  


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Course Summary

Code: BESAIHS16  
Provider: BESA  

 

 

Description

If English isn't your first language, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses can help you improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. ESOL will help you build confidence with the English language in everyday life, education and employment.

Growing your confidence with English will help to make life in the UK easier, get a job, communicate with doctors, neighbours, and public transport workers, help your children with homework and talk to their teachers, and progress onto achieving a higher level English qualification.

This course is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Academy, part of Central Bedfordshire Council.  

Qualification Title
ESOL Skills for Life (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Qualification (Entry level 1, Entry level 2, Entry level 3, or Level 1)

Awarding Body
City & Guilds

What does the qualification cover?
There are three units within the ESOL Skills for Life qualification (Speaking and Listening in ESOL, Reading in ESOL and Writing in ESOL). The qualification focuses on improving your skills to read and understand short texts independently, and writing clear sentences with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. You will also practice listening in 1 on 1 and group conversations and engaging in discussions by responding with answers, opinions and feelings. By the end of the qualification, you should be able to use and understand English at a level to help you in everyday life, education and employment.

Who is it suitable for?
This award is suitable for learners who first language isn't English. You will complete an initial assessment to determine your level and be offered a place on the right level course for you.

How is it completed?
Complete this award by attending sessions at a local community venue. There is approximately 1-2 hours of homework expected per week.

How long does it take to complete the qualification?
Approximately 12 months.

What are the entry requirements?
You must be at least 19 years old living or working in Central Bedfordshire or Bedford Borough and have been a resident in the UK for 3 years.

Location
At a local community venue (in Central Bedfordshire or Bedford Borough).

When can I start?
This course is delivered multiple times across the year. Before enrolling onto the course, you must attend an ESOL workshop to meet the tutor and complete an initial assessment to determine your proficiency level. You will then be offered a place on a course. You can see upcoming dates and locations of ESOL workshops here: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/205/english_and_esol_courses

What can I progress onto after completing?
You can progress onto higher level English courses and a Functional Skills English qualification.

Cost
Free subject to meeting funding criteria conditions.

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the Enquiry button at the top right of this page.