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ESOL E2/E3 Speaking and Listening

Price:
£455.50
Starts:
11/09/2023
Day of week:
MON
Ends:
24/06/2024
Location:
Oakwood House, Maidstone
Time:
13:30 - 16:30
Duration:
30 weeks

This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running

ASSESSMENT IS NEEDED BEFORE JOINING THIS COURSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CENTRE TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION.

The course is for students who have achieved a basic level of English. You can already understand and produce simple language in familiar situations such as basic personal and family information, shopping, employment and education. You can read and understand signs, symbols, basic instructions, notices and short texts. You can fill in simple forms and write short notes. You may already have a Trinity qualification at Entry 1 or Entry 2.
You will learn basic practical English for everyday life and for working in the UK and you will make progress with the basic grammar of English. The main focus of the class will be Speaking and Listening but you will also have the chance to improve your reading and writing skills, especially through your Individual Learning Plan and homework.

Who is the tutor?

About the Tutor: Lydia Kasera-Kwoba

Lydia Kasera-Kwoba is a qualified ESOL tutor who has worked in Adult Education for many years. With a wealth of experience in delivering to groups of all levels and nationalities, she provides in-depth learning and self-study for all learners, providing information and guidance on such topics as initial assessment, examinations and extra support.

View all courses taught by Lydia Kasera-Kwoba here

How will I be taught?

You will work on a variety of activities as a class and in small groups or pairs. This allows the tutor to attend to individual needs as well as to direct the learning of the group as a whole. Homework will be an essential part of the course.


An individual learning plan of work (ILP) is developed between you and the tutor. You will have tutorials with your tutor when you will be able to discuss your progress.

Additionally, your work will be regularly marked by your tutor who will give you oral/written feedback.

What do I need to bring with me?

Dictionary, ring binder for handouts and homework, paper and pen.

What can I do next?

Students may progress to ESOL L1.. For further information, you can email us at: skillsmaidstone@kent.gov.uk

What do I need to join the course

ESOL courses are available for UK or Irish nationals, or EEA nationals with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and those who have lived in the UK for at least three years. Other students are also welcome upon payment of an overseas fee. However, acceptance on a KAE Skills ESOL course does not constitute an immigration sponsorship and no Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) certificate will be issued.
Before enrolling on an ESOL course you will need to complete an initial assessment. Please book an interview at your local centre.
We make every effort to keep our prices as low as possible and therefore regret that we cannot return payments to students who withdraw from a course. When you enrol, please understand that you are agreeing to pay the total price for the whole course, including all outstanding balances should you withdraw.

Getting to your course

Find us

Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8AE

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code MAI/136025/N/FF.