ESOL Skills for Life (BEVESOLACC)

What will I learn?

You’ll start your learning journey by meeting with one of our friendly advisors, who will make sure that you are enrolled on the course at the right level for you.

You will be able to develop your skills in all aspects of English:

Reading

You’ll be supported to read a range of everyday texts, such as food menus, travel information, information leaflets and news articles. You’ll also learn strategies for tackling unfamiliar language, such as by using an English or bilingual dictionary.  

Writing

You’ll learn how to use basic grammar and punctuation to help you to communicate with others, such as writing messages to friends, family and colleagues. You’ll also learn how to fill out forms with your personal information and to write more complex texts, such as letters and emails.

Speaking

You’ll be able to practise your pronunciation of new vocabulary and will learn how to ask and answer questions, share your opinion and get to know other people better.

Listening

You’ll be able to take part in speaking and listening activities with other learners to help you to develop and practise your skills and will also listen to a range of everyday audio messages, such as news reports, phone messages and speech from other people.

How much will it cost?

This course is funded, subject to eligibility.

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, through to the day you achieve your learning goals.

If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff every step of the way. You’ll be welcomed onto your course and will learn in a small group, where you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities to help you to learn. You’ll be encouraged to apply what you’ve learned when you’re away from the classroom and you’ll receive lots of encouragement in each session to help you to build your skills, knowledge and confidence. As well as working alongside other learners in your group, you’ll also benefit from regular time working with your tutor. Your tutor will work with you to help you to make the most of your time in learning with us, by giving you feedback on your learning, discussing your progress and helping you to access information, advice and guidance about other courses, resources or opportunities to help you to reach your goals.

Our team will be there to support you every step of the way and we always welcome your feedback to help us to ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome when you learn with us.

What do I need to join the course?

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

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. You might also like to bring a folder to help you to keep all of your work together.

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 keep improving your English, you may be able to progress to the next ESOL Skills for Life qualification.

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.