ESOL at Columbia Primary School

About this course

The course develops foundational English through familiar, practical situations. Learners practise reading signs and short texts, writing alphabet letters, words and simple sentences, and exchanging basic personal information in speech and writing. Activities also cover numbers, daily routines, likes and dislikes using the simple present tense, and using postcodes and Google Maps to plan straightforward journeys. Tutor support is provided throughout, with learners working at their own pace in this Family Learning course.

What you'll learn

• Read everyday signs and simple texts
• Write the letters of the alphabet, basic words and simple sentences
• Give and respond to basic personal information in speaking and writing
• Recognise numbers, count to 100 and write numbers from one to twenty in words
• Describe daily routines and likes or dislikes using the simple present tense
• Use postcodes and Google Maps to plan simple journeys

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners in English, including learners who are completely new to the language. It suits those developing basic communication for everyday tasks, family life and participation in the local community. Learners work at their own pace with tutor support.

• Suitable for learners completely new to English
• Tutor-supported learning at an individual pace
• Focuses on communication for everyday tasks, family and community settings