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ESOL Skills for Life Entry 2 and 3

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Skills for Life Entry 2 and 3 When do I start studying for this qualification?

September 2020.

For how long will I study? one year What is this course about?

If English is not your first language and you need to develop your language skills, you can choose to study ESOL. The course will help you to prepare for further studies or other courses at Worthing College or elsewhere.

What topics will I study?

In the first year you will study: You will be able to develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in preparation for the ESOL Skills for Life qualifications at the appropriate level.

How will my work be assessed?

You will take final examinations at the end of the year in Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing at a level appropriate to your needs and skills. These exams will either be ESOL Entry 2 or Entry 3.

What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course?

You will need to be working towards Entry Level 1 to join the course (both spoken and written). We will assess you for this.

What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed?

You will need to develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills on the course.

You will also be able to develop skills in working independently, in pairs and in groups.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to take this subject. Ideally you will have completed or be working towards Entry level 1 at ESOL before starting the course. Your level of English will be tested to make sure you are in the right ESOL group.

What are the lessons like?

Lessons include group work and individual work, as well as class discussions.

What do students say about this course? “…a very important qualification for living in the UK.” “…you have to work hard but lessons are fun.”

“We go on lots of trips that help us to learn about British culture.”

“Make sure you attend all your lessons and do your homework if you want to pass the exam.”

What have I got to do in order to do well?

You must attend all lessons and keep to the deadlines for homework.

Are there any other qualifications which combine particularly well with this one?

Yes, Maths is a good course to take alongside ESOL. Why is ESOL useful for me?

It provides a foundation for further study in ESOL. If you achieve Entry 3 in all your tests you may be able to progress to other courses within the college combined with further ESOL study.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) ESOL Progression When do I start studying for this qualification?

September 2020.

the Level 1 qualification and this will depend on internal exam achievement.

For how long will I study?

For two years.

Equivalent to three A Levels.

What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course?

You will need to be working towards or have passed Entry Level 3 to cope with the course (both spoken and written). We will assess you or check your certificates for Entry Level 3.

What is this course about?

If English is not your first language and you need to develop your language skills, you can choose to study ESOL alongside vocational subjects. You will be able to develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and be able to cope better with your programme of study.

What topics will I study?

You will study topics that develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Topics covered will also help you with your other subjects at college – for example, vocabulary and writing skills.

How will my work be assessed?

There will be internal and external exams throughout the year, usually in December, and May. Some students may be considered for

What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed?

You will need to develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills on the course. You will also be able to develop skills in working independently, in pairs and in groups.

Are there any specific entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to take this subject. Ideally you will have completed or be working towards Entry Level 3 at ESOL before starting the course. We will test your level of English at the beginning of the year to make sure

you are in the right ESOL group.

You will be required to attend all classes on the course to show your commitment to study ESOL. What are the lessons like?

Lessons include group work and individual work, as well as class discussions.

What do students say about this course?

“I had to study ESOL Skills for Life first before I could start ESOL Level 1 ….it was good preparation for me.”

“There are no short cuts…. you have to work hard” What have I got to do in order to do well?

You must attend all lessons and keep to the deadlines for homework.

Are there any other qualifications which combine particularly well with this one?

You may choose to combine this course with a Level 2 BTEC qualification.

Why is ESOL useful for me?

If you achieve ESOL qualifications you will be able to progress to further courses in the college or elsewhere. You may have the opportunity to progress to GCSE English, or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), qualifications which could give you access to further study including university.

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