ESOL at Columbia Primary School

About this course

This beginner ESOL course develops foundational English for everyday communication. Learners practise reading signs and simple texts, writing letters, words and sentences, exchanging personal information, recognising numbers, and discussing routines and preferences using the simple present tense. Teaching includes supported practice with familiar conversations and practical tasks, including using postcodes and Google Maps to plan straightforward journeys. Learners work at their own pace with tutor guidance.

What you'll learn

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

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners in English, including learners who are completely new to the language. Participation involves practising familiar conversations and everyday tasks with tutor support, while working at an individual pace.

• Designed for Family Learning
• Suitable for learners starting English from the beginning