ESOL first steps: my story – where I'm from (pre-entry)

About this course

Learners use simple English to discuss where they are from, their country, place of birth and aspects of their past. Activities cover reading, writing, speaking and listening in everyday situations, including answering questions about personal experiences. The course also introduces vocabulary for describing places, such as whether they are villages, towns or cities and whether they are big, small or busy. Learners practise locating countries on a world map and expressing basic personal information in speech and writing.

What you'll learn

• State and write a year of birth
• Identify and describe a country and place of birth
• Locate a country on a world map
• Classify a place as a village, town or city
• Use simple words to describe places
• Answer basic questions about personal life and experiences

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at pre-entry level who are developing foundational English for everyday communication. Participation involves practising reading, writing, speaking and listening, including answering simple questions and sharing basic information about personal background.