ESOL (English For Speakers of Other Languages) Functional Skills Entry 1, 2, 3 and Level 1

ESOL (English For Speakers of Other Languages) Functional Skills Entry 1, 2, 3 and Level 1

Venue:
Duration: 12 weeks (twice weekly = 60 hours)
Start Date: Assessment sessions throughout the year - Call us to book your initial assessment!
Day and time: Various
Course fees: FREE (subject to eligibility)
Enrolment information: For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk

Course Aims

An ESOL Functional Skills English course will help you to:

  • Improve speaking and listening
  • Improve reading and writing
  • Gain a Functional Skills English qualification
  • Develop employment skills
  • Help your children with schoolwork

You will review your progress with your teacher throughout the course and you will get feedback on ways to help you improve your language and appropriate activities to help you do this.

Entry Requirements

An initial assessment will be carried out before commencement of course to ensure you are studying at the correct level or you will progress from a previous course.

How to apply

For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk

Course Content

When studying Functional Skills, you will develop the following:

Speaking, Listening and Communicating

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Say the names of the letters of the alphabet
  • Identify and extract the main information from statements and explanations
  • Respond to questions about specific information and make requests
  • Make clear statements and communicate feelings and opinions on straightforward topics
  • Understand and participate in discussions

Reading

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Read correctly words designated for the level you are working towards
  • Understand the meaning of the texts you read
  • Read text and extract information

Writing

After completing this module you will be able to:

  • Use correct punctuation in your writing
  • Spell correctly words appropriate for your level
  • Recognise how to write and respond to emails, letters, reports, and articles
  • Communicate information in words, phrases and simple sentences

Assessment Method

To achieve this qualification you will be required to take an exam

Where can it lead?

You could progress on to:

  • ESOL English Functional Skills at the next level
  • Maths Functional Skills
  • ICT Functional Skills
  • Employment or volunteering
  • Integration into the community

As a Hull Training and Adult Education learner you have access to our Careers Advice Service. Our advisers are on hand to guide you through options and support you to achieve your full potential.  Ask your tutor to refer you, if required.

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