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ESOL Entry 1 (Literacy for E1)
Course Summary
Code: JPPS2001TL
Starting: Tuesday 12 January 2027
Duration: 10 sessions over 10 week(s)
Time: 10:00
Location: John Perryn Primary School
Cost: £0.00 to £20.00
Description
This course focuses on improving your reading and writing skills in English. You will learn how to understand simple texts and write short sentences and messages. This will support you in everyday life and help prepare you for further study.
Aim
The purpose of this course is to support speakers of other languages based in the UK to develop their English language skills. It focuses on language used in everyday situations and helps learners to understand and use written or spoken English. The course helps learners to develop reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication skills, which are essential for work, further study, access to public services, or just to function more effectively in an English-speaking environment.
What you will learn
- Identify letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case correctly.
- Write simple sentences correctly.
- Use capital letters correctly.
- Learn the correct spelling of a range of words used in everyday life.
- Read and understand the meaning of short texts: including simple letters, emails, signs and symbols, and simple forms.
- Improve your speaking and pronunciation.
- Develop the confidence to convey information and engage in discussion.
Suitability and Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but learners are required to complete an initial and diagnostic assessment. These identify the appropriate level of study, as well as the learning priorities which need to be addressed within the level studied.
How you will learn in this course/workshop
Presentation
Practical activities
Individual and group work
Private study
Accreditation, qualifications and assessment methods
This qualification is assessed via 3 controlled assessments which cover:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking, Listening and Communicating
Learners can either complete individual Awards in:
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)
ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)
OR
The full Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life covering reading, writing and speaking and listening.
Resources, materials and additional costs
All teaching and learning materials will be provided. You will need to buy writing paper, pens, a folder for completed work and handouts, and a dictionary.
Next steps
Higher level ESOL courses or other courses of interest. For Learn Ealing courses, please go online:https://learnealing.org.uk/ or visit your local library to pick up a course guide.
Tutor
Various
Time and duration
Start Date: 12 January 2027
Start Time: 10:00
Day: Tuesday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 04:00
Total Weeks: 10
Location
John Perryn Primary School
John Perryn Primary School
LONG DRIVE
ACTON
LONDON W3 7PD