C6725 - ESOL Work Skills at John Smiths CC

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Start Date: 19/04/2027      End Date: 12/07/2027        Start Time: 13:00      End Time: 15:15        Hours per Week: 2.25      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £0.00 (tuition)     £236.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Sahida Aktar        No of Places: 14
John Smith Children's Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
Start your journey in learning English in a friendly and supportive environment, while building skills for everyday work and life. This beginner-level ESOL Family Learning course is designed for those who are new to English and want to gain confidence step by step.
You will learn how to read simple workplace information such as signs, instructions and basic forms, and develop your writing skills by forming letters, words and short sentences. You will also practise speaking about yourself, your daily routine, and simple work-related topics.
The course will help you understand and use English in practical situations, such as talking to colleagues, following instructions, and planning journeys to work or appointments using tools like Google Maps. With support from your tutor, you will work at your own pace and build the confidence you need for everyday life, your family, and future work opportunities.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* • understand and respond to simple everyday and work-related instructions
* • give basic personal information and talk about your daily routine
Give basic personal information in speaking and writing (e.g. address, phone number, family).
* • read basic workplace and community information such as signs and simple forms, use your phone to interact with activities
Talk about their daily routines and likes/dislikes using simple present tense.
* • use numbers, postcodes and simple digital tools (e.g. Google Maps) to plan journeys
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is for learners working at beginner and Entry 1 level.
It is suitable for adults aged 19 and over who are just starting to learn English and may have little or no literacy skills.
This means you may be new to reading and writing in English and want to build your confidence from the beginning.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle
We will give you the Wi-Fi details in the first lesson.
If you do not have access to a smartphone or device, please speak to your tutor.
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
From the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do well and how you can achieve more. You will create a learning plan together to help you organise your learning and make progress.
As part of this plan, you will work on completing a short personal task about something important to you. This task will help to develop your skills and show you the progress you are making.
Examples of personal tasks at this level include: introduce myself and give my personal details to a classmate to talk about where I come from; fill in a simple form with my name, address and phone number to register for a service; have a short conversation with my child’s teacher to ask simple questions; read and understand signs in my local area to find places and directions; write a short message or note to a teacher or friend to share information.
You will keep a folder of your classwork and homework. Your teacher will give you comments about your homework and your work in class to help you improve.
At the end of the course, you will discuss your progress and what to do next with your tutor.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
Prosp User 12
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
After this course, you could move on to:
• Idea Store Learning ESOL courses at Entry Level
• ESOL Write with Confidence Entry 1
• ESOL Speak with Confidence Entry 1
Please ask your teacher for more information or contact:
Learner Services - learnerservices@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
Other Information
This course will help you build confidence in your everyday life. You will develop important skills such as:
• Communication – speaking and writing clearly and confidently
• Teamwork – working with others in class
• Problem-solving – understanding and completing simple tasks
• Confidence – taking part in activities and trying new things
These skills will support you in your daily life, further learning, and future work opportunities.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
We can support you if you have a learning difficulty, disability, or other needs.
Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class so we can help you.
Prosp User 14