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

About this course

The course centres on talking and writing about personal background, including year and place of birth, country of origin and previous experiences. Learners use simple English to describe places as villages, towns or cities, and to use basic adjectives such as “big”, “small” and “busy”. Activities cover reading, writing, speaking and listening in everyday situations, including answering straightforward questions about life and country of origin. Learners also practise locating their country on a world map.

What you'll learn

• State and write a year of birth
• State and write a country and place of birth
• Locate a country on a world map
• Classify a place as a village, town or city
• Describe a place using simple vocabulary
• Answer simple questions about personal life and country of origin

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at pre-entry or Beginner (A1) level who are developing basic English for talking about themselves and their background. Participation includes practising all four language skills and responding to simple questions about personal experiences.