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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Part Time

ESOL students in a classroom

Availability & Details

ESOL Speaking & Listening Entry 1 HPY-ESOLE1/C02

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study

Dates
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Examination board
Ascentis
Fees
Course Fee Overseas 720.00

How to apply

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Overview

If English is not your first language then ESOL classes could help you to become better at communicating in English in everyday life.ESOL classes are available to anyone over the age of 16 who does not have English as a first language. They will help you to improve your Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening in English.Please contact our Admissions Team on 023 9387 9999 to arrange your initial assessment before applying.

No prior qualifications are required however please contact our Admissions Team on 023 9387 9999 to arrange your initial assessment before applying.

You will be encouraged to undertake a range of tasks in a small classroom environment with support from the teacher in preparation for moving you through the level and preparing you for the exam at the end of the course.Topics you may cover include: Health Travel and transport Shopping and food Education systems in the UK Topics that relate to Citizenship

Following the initial assessment to identify your level, you will then work on your English skills at the appropriate level.Use different styles of writing and punctuate correctlyWrite in complete sentences and spell correctly using a variety of techniquesUse format and structure for different purposesPresent information appropriatelyUse correct grammar and punctuationScan different texts to locate informationObtain specific information from a text and decode wordsRead and recognise sentence structures and recognise different purposes of textsFollow a narrative, skim read and identify main points within a textRecognise and understand organisational featuresSupport arguments with evidence and make relevant contributions in discussions.Listen and respond appropriately to informationRead and recognise vocabulary relating to everyday topics

There are 3 exams at the end of each level. Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening.Exams can be taken at various times throughout the course and your teacher will discuss with you the best time for you to sit the exam.

Following completion of ESOL Level 2 you can move onto a GCSE English Programme, Apprenticeship or other College programme.


My courses were all especially interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. All of my lecturers were extremely knowledgeable and I have learnt a lot from them.

Lottie Warren, A Level student

Everyone at the College was really helpful, and there’s lots of facilities, meaning it’s very easy to get your work done on time, and get good grades. The teaching and support was excellent, they were always on top of it, and made sure you got work done on time and you were challenged. Everyone is friendly and its really diverse, meaning you can get involved in lots of different things.

Conor Ward, BTEC student

My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student