Course description
Accredited by City and Guilds.
The course will equip you with the confidence to use written English language effectively in a variety of contexts.
Your course content will include:
Reading examples
- Reading and understanding simple texts such as advertisements, notices, or short articles.
- Answering questions about the text.
- Following written instructions to complete a task.
Writing examples
- Writing short messages, postcards, or notes.
- Simple sentences: Constructing simple sentences to communicate basic information.
Course level
Entry Level - Qualifications at Entry 1 to Entry 3 recognise basic knowledge and skills used in everyday life or in the workplace, and help to build confidence.
Who is this course for?
Residents of Calderdale aged 19+ whose first language is not English and who may be new to the UK or have lived in the UK for a while, but never had the chance to learn English.
To attend this course you may already have some basic grammar skills, read short words and small sentences, you will also be able to write very basic words in English, fill in simple forms i.e. name, address, nationality and email address.
You will be ready to sit an exam to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
What do I need to bring?
- A pen – black or blue.
- Highligter pens
You will use Google Classroom throughout your course to view work from your lessons, receive messages from your tutor, and access online resources. You can access this on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop/computer. Your tutor will support you to log-in during your first lesson, and the Learner Support team is always on hand to help with any issues.
Assessment process
We want you to build on the skills you already use. During the assessment process you will complete a paper-based initial and diagnostic assessment. This will inform you about your current level of grammar and vocabulary and the areas you need to strengthen. Your teacher will use the assessment results to plan lessons to support your progress.
Course dates and times
Venue | Course code | Level | Start date | Day and time | How to enrol |
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Halifax Academy | ESL01/RW/1 | Entry 1 | 11th February 2026 | Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
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King Cross Library | ESL02/RW/1 | Entry 2 | 10th February 2026 | Tuesday 12noon to 3pm |
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