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ESOL

English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

This course is ideal if you are a speaker of another language and would like to improve your English and maths skills.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 1 year
  • Start Date - September - June
  • Where - Huddersfield Centre, Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
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OVERVIEW

On this course, you will study English, maths and digital skills to prepare and equip you with the right tools and skills for the workplace. You will learn a wide range of real-life texts and resources to help you with the skills to live, work and communicate effectively in English and develop your confidence so that you can become a confident and successful citizen of the UK.
On this course you will develop essential skills such as problem solving and being a team member, an understanding of UK culture and society, self-awareness and confidence. With a focus on studying in a real-life context, you will read everyday texts and gain an understanding of everyday grammar and vocabulary to write in a clear and effective way. You will also build your communication skills in a range of familiar settings.
You will also develop your confidence in maths, such as using numbers and the numeric system in the UK. You will learn how to handle data and describe trends, as well as learn measuring, shape and space skills. You will learn how to use the internet for research and leisure and how to stay safe online.
You will have the opportunity to undertake work experience on this course. You will be supported in researching careers related to your personal interests in order to identify a suitable placement.
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This course is for young people aged 16 – 18. There are no formal entry requirements for this course. You will take part in an interview including an initial assessment prior to being enrolled on the right level of course. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Exams will be taken at the end of the academic year.
Vocational course once you have gained Entry Level 3 Functional Skills
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