This course aims to introduce foundational level English skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading to help students build their confidence and learn more about life in the UK.
English for Beginners is a course for literate learners who would like to develop their basic listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. With the support of tutors, learners can explore English culture and build their communication skills for everyday life in the UK.
Course materials are based on the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum programme and 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
Entry requirements
Learners should have basic literacy skills 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 & biscuits charge of £1.50, available in the café area.
This is a non-accredited course and therefore no qualification will be obtained.
Please note that fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.
For queries please contact us on Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354220
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