The online English conversation class offers learners the opportunity to practice listening and speaking in a friendly and informal small group setting.
Our evening café allows learners to participate alongside their day-time commitments.
The aim is for students to learn useful phrases and vocabulary to build their confidence and communication skills for everyday life in the UK.
Course materials are based on the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum programme and learners will develop their listening and speaking skills within the context of everyday situations including:
- Making conversation: Introducing and describing myself and others (family and friends)
- Talking about hobbies, interests, skills, personal attributes and daily routines
- Talking about my home, local places, weather and seasons.
- English for transport, shopping, holidays and social events
- My health and wellbeing, learning for life, jobs and the workplace.
- Asking and Answering questions in English
- Exploring the use of informal and formal language
- Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Expressing preference, opinion and using persuasive language
- Making and responding to invitations and offers
- Pronunciation
Entry requirements
Learners must have a basic level of English.
To ensure this course is right for you visit our English Language Cafe drop-in sessions Mondays or Thursdays 10 am ( term-time only) at Bracknell Open Learning Centre.
Material required for the course
All course material is provided.
Bring a pen and paper for making notes.
Teaching method
The online English conversation café offers learners the opportunity to practice listening and speaking in a friendly and informal small group setting. Our evening café allows learners to participate alongside their day-time commitments. The aim is for students to learn useful phrases and vocabulary to build their confidence and communication skills for everyday life in the UK.
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