ESOL beginners: Grammar: using the present tense (14V13TL/24)

Adult Learning Beverley

Course details

Course dates and times
DayStartEnd
Wednesday09:3012:30
Starting on 05 Feb 2025 and running until 12 Mar 2025

If English is not your first language, join this course for the opportunity to improve your vocabulary, develop your grammar and practice speaking English with others.

This course focuses on using the present tense to describe people, places and events. You’ll learn the difference between the present simple and present continuous tenses and how to use these in a range of everyday contexts. You’ll also have the opportunity to use a range of vocabulary related to useful topics, such as clothing, activities, daily routines and employment.

You’ll be in a small, friendly class and you’ll have lots of opportunities to practice speaking and listening in English and to develop your reading and writing skills.

What will I learn?

On this course you’ll learn:

  • The difference between the present simple and present continuous tenses
  • How to make sentences in both the present simple and present continuous tenses
  • When to use each tense in your speech and writing.

How much will it cost?

This course is FREE.

This course is supported by Tailored Learning funding, with the aim of helping you to develop your essential skills.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your learning goals.

If you choose to learn with us you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in small, friendly and welcoming groups and have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities to build your knowledge and to practice your skills. You’ll receive lots of encouragement and feedback to help you to develop your skills, your knowledge and your confidence.

Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us to ensure that you always feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.

What do I need to join the course?

You must be 19+ to join this course and be committed to attending all of the sessions.

If this is the first ESOL course you will study with us, you’ll have an appointment with our Advisor before you start to make sure that you are enrolled on the course at the right level for you.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

We recommend that you bring a notebook and a pen.

What could I do next?

Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you before the end of your course. If you’d like to learn more, you can progress to another of our short ESOL courses on a different topic to help you to keep developing your English.

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.

Venue Details

Adult Learning Beverley
Adult Learning Centre, Burden Road, Beverley
HU17 9LW

01482 887670