English for Beginners is a course for literate learners who want to further develop and consolidate their skills.
With the support of tutors, learners can explore English culture and build their communication skills for everyday life in the UK.
This course aims to build on our English for Beginners foundation course by offering learners the opportunity to prepare for ESOL Entry 1, through the addition of a portfolio.
The content for the course revises, consolidates and extends the topics completed at foundation level. There is a greater focus on language analysis, listening and speaking to help learners prepare for their next step.
The portfolio student will complete the core course and their tasks will be kept separate from their core course file.
Core course materials are based on the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum programme. Learners will develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through topic-led sessions including:
- Introducing and describing myself and others (family and friends)
- Talking about my hobbies, interests, skills, personal attributes and daily routines
- Talking about my home, local places, weather and seasons.
- ‘Out and About’ – English for transport, shopping, holidays and social events
- ‘My Future’ – My health and wellbeing, learning for life, jobs and the workplace
- Asking and Answering questions in English
How to enrol
Contact us to arrange an assessment.
To enrol on this course you need to attend our job club.
Entry requirements
Learners should be literate and established at a foundation/pre-entry level English to benefit from this course.
Material required for the course
Lexis notebook, learner file, stationery (including highlighters) and water bottle.
Teaching method
You will learn in a classroom, working individually, in pairs and small groups.
A variety of power point slides, audio recordings, videos, pictures, props (everyday items), handouts, and iPads will be used to support different learning styles.
How is your progress checked
Individual learner progress is tracked and reviewed on a weekly basis. An informal end of module quiz helps learners consolidate their understanding and identify next steps on a termly basis. Each student maintains a weekly ‘learning journey’ record to track their progress and make a note of questions to discuss with the tutor.
Extra study required at home
Learners are encouraged to build personal lexis notebooks and revise target language summaries provided on their handouts each week.
A weekly video is published through the English for Beginners face book group to continue learning at home.
More information
There are no additional costs. There is an optional break time tea, coffee and biscuits charge of £1.50. This is available in the café area.
This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.
Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.
Course details
Contact information
Community Learning Team
Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information
Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire
Phone: 01344 354220