Y5532 - ESOL everyday English: using English for life, work and the community (level 1)

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Start Date: 23/11/2026      End Date: 03/02/2027        Start Time: 09:15      End Time: 11:45        Hours per Week: 5.00      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £40.00 (tuition)     £574.00 (overseas)     £10.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Edward Eustace        No of Places: 2
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Do you want to use English confidently in your life, work, and community?
This course helps you develop the English skills you need to communicate effectively in workplaces, services, and your local community.
You will build your speaking, reading, writing, and listening through activities based on everyday situations such as using services, understanding information, and taking part in community life.
You will also explore topics such as health, environment, local services, and cultural events.
By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using English independently in different areas of your life.
In this course you will
• use English to understand and access local services (e.g. GP, council, transport)
• discuss community issues (e.g. recycling, environment)
• read and respond to information about services and events
• write messages, emails, and short texts for real purposes

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* ask for and give information in different contexts (e.g. services, work, community) using appropriate question forms
* read real-life texts (e.g. service information, websites, notices) and identify key information and purpose
* write structured emails and messages for real situations (e.g. requests, enquiries, feedback) using appropriate tone and organisation
* describe experiences and situations using past simple, present perfect and time expressions
* give advice in everyday and community situations using modal verbs (e.g. “should”, “must”)
* write simple process texts (e.g. recycling or using services) using sequencing language and passive voice
* take part in discussions about community and environmental issues, explaining ideas using appropriate vocabulary
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This is a course for learners working towards ESOL Level 1.
This means you can communicate in a range of everyday situations, understand longer texts, and write short texts with some accuracy.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
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 help you identify your strengths and areas to improve.
You will create a learning plan to develop your ability to use English in everyday life, work, and community situations.
As part of your learning, you will complete a personal task that uses English in real-life contexts.
Examples of personal tasks include:
• read and explain information from a service (e.g. GP, transport, local council)
• write an email to ask for information or give feedback (e.g. service enquiry or complaint)
• describe an experience using past and present forms accurately
• give advice using modal verbs (e.g. “You should…”, “You must…”)
• explain a process using sequencing language and passive forms (e.g. recycling, services)
Some tasks may include real-life activities such as using services, finding information, or discussing community issues.
You will keep your work in a folder and receive feedback to help you improve your communication skills.
At the end of the course, you will review your progress and plan your next steps.
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
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:
ESOL: communication for work and everyday situations (level 1 Ascentis Skills for Employment)
Work experience: ESOL for early education and childcare (ESOL level 1)
ESOL for health and care: learning about the sector (ESOL level 1)
Work experience: becoming an ESOL teaching assistant (level 1)
Work experience: starting a volunteering role (level 1)
ESOL speaking and listening (Level 1 qualification)
IELTS Preparation Course
Functional Skills English

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact: 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