ESOL Entry 3

About this course

The course develops English for everyday communication, with reading activities focused on finding information and identifying a text’s purpose. Writing work covers planning for a particular audience, paragraph structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation, formal and informal register, and completing more complex forms. Speaking and listening are practised through everyday conversation. Progress is monitored through classwork, homework and regular teacher assessment, with opportunities to take accredited ESOL reading and writing exams when learners are ready. Course content follows the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum and National Standards for Adult Literacy.

What you'll learn

• Identify information and purpose in a range of texts.
• Plan and organise writing for a specified audience.
• Use paragraphs, spelling, grammar and punctuation more accurately.
• Distinguish between formal and informal language registers.
• Complete more complex forms.
• Practise speaking and listening in everyday conversations.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for ESOL learners developing towards intermediate level who have established reading and writing skills at E2. It is aimed at people planning to live permanently in the UK who are working or actively seeking work. Learners should expect regular class attendance, homework and participation in an exam-based course.

• Established E2 reading and writing skills are expected.
• Homework is required alongside classroom study.
• Reading and/or writing exams may be taken when the teacher considers the learner ready.

Before you go

• Learners should bring pens and paper to class.
• Learners who need in-class support or exam access arrangements should tell their teacher as soon as possible.