ESOL
LEVEL 1 ESOL : 2010-11
ESOL ESO L
LEVEL 1: 2010 –11 This course will help prepare you for vocational courses (e.g. Catering, Engineering), Higher Education (Access, University) or work.
We will give you the skills and advice you need to progress and achieve your goals. But remember, you will only get out what you put in!
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ESOL
LEVEL 1: 2010 –11
You will work towards a nationally recognised qualification: the Level 1 Diploma in Progression. These are some of the units you will study over the year.
Developing Personal Learning Skills Developing Personal Learning Programme Find out what kind of learner you are and how you can learn more effectively. Then identify your learning targets and record your progress.
Improving Spelling Skills Using Spelling Rules and Strategies Let’s face it, spelling is a problem for everyone! These units will help you discover the best way for you to improve your spelling.
Using Writing for Meaning Using Reading for Meaning Developing Punctuation and Grammar Skills Demonstrating Speaking and Listening Skills These units will help you to communicate effectively when writing and speaking and understand English in a variety of contexts.
Word Processing Software Email Presentation Software These units will prepare you for using IT at work, for study and in your daily life.
Preparing for a Recruitment Interview Preparation for Work Using Teamwork Skills Get advice on how to prepare for interviews and find work, how to make a good impression and how to work well with others.
ESOL
LEVEL 1: 2010 –11
FAQs ESOL Is this qualification just for ESOL students? No. This is a national qualification for native and non-native speakers of English.
Is there an exam? No. You have a portfolio. We collect evidence throughout the course to prove that you have achieved each unit. This evidence can be written work, photographs, videos, audio recordings, computer activities etc. To get the Diploma you must pass all the units.
What is a ‘portfolio’? A portfolio is a record of your work and is where you keep all your evidence. You have two portfolios, that your teacher keeps. One is on paper and the other is an e-portfolio where we keep all your electronic work.
Who decides if I have passed? First, your teacher marks your work. Then, another teacher checks this. (This is called Internal Verification.) Finally, someone comes from outside the college to check that all your work is complete and of a good standard. (This is called External Verification.)
How many hours a week do I need to study? You have ESOL classes for 11 hours a week and Functional Maths for 1½ hours. You also need to do a minimum of 3 hours of independent study per week.
What is ‘independent study’? This is the study you do outside the class. It may be homework from your teacher, revising your notes from class, using MyCourse, reading a book etc.
Why do I have to study Functional Maths? Employers, colleges and universities expect all applicants to have a qualification in Functional Maths.