Y5512 - ESOL first steps: reading, writing and communication (pre-entry)

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Start Date: 23/11/2026      End Date: 03/02/2027        Start Time: 12:30      End Time: 15:00        Hours per Week: 5.00      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £0.00 (tuition)     £574.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Halima Habil        No of Places: 3
Idea Store Chrisp Street

Course Overview

Course Overview
This course builds on your first steps and helps you use English to communicate in everyday situations.
You will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing through simple tasks such as asking questions, reading signs and writing messages.
You will also learn how to complete simple forms and share basic information. This will help you use English more confidently.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* understand and answer simple questions in conversation (e.g. “What is your name?” “Where do you live?”)
* read simple words, signs, and short sentences and match them to meaning or pictures
* write your name, address, and simple sentences about yourself
* ask and answer simple questions in a short conversation
* fill in a simple form and write a short message using your own information
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This is for learners working towards pre-entry (beginner) level.
You can talk about yourself and understand simple English in class.
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 WiFi in your first lesson.
If you do not have a phone or computer, talk to your teacher.
You will need a Gmail account. Your teacher can help you set this up.
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 teacher will talk to you about what you can do.
You may complete simple tasks from an Ascentis Pre-Entry workbook to show your progress.
Examples:
• answer simple questions about yourself
• read and match words to pictures
• fill in a simple form
• write a short message

Your teacher will help you and give feedback.
At the end, you will talk about what you can do now.
You need to come to 80% of classes.
Prosp User 12
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Your teacher will talk to you about your next steps.
Other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course include:

First Steps ESOL: My Story – Where I’m From
First Steps ESOL: My Story – Living and Studying in the UK
Entry 1 ESOL Everyday English: Me and My Interests
Entry 1 ESOL Everyday English: My Area and Local Services
Entry 1 ESOL Everyday English: Using English in the Community
Entry 1 ESOL Everyday English: Getting Confident Online and Next Steps

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact ESOL email: ESOLAdvice@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
We want to help you participate in your communities, become an active citizen and make progress in work or future studies. In our classes, you will develop important skills that all employers value and that will help you in everyday life. These include:
• Communication Skills
• Decision-Making
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

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