Course description
Accredited by City and Guilds.
The course will equip you with the confidence to use English language effectively in a variety of contexts.
Your course content will include:
Listening skills
- Understanding spoken instructions, questions, and conversations.
- Identifying key points and details.
- Following directions and responding appropriately to spoken instructions.
Speaking skills
- Speak to express your thoughts, opinions, and information clearly.
- Be part of discussions and responding to questions.
- Improve pronunciation and speaking fluently.
Communication skills
- Using language for social purposes, such as greetings and introductions.
- Take part in practical conversations, like asking for help or giving directions.
- Know when to change your language for different situations (formal and informal).
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, i.e. say name, address, telephone number and nationality.
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 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/SL/1 | Entry 1 | 10th September 2025 | Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm |
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King Cross Library | ESL02/SL/1 | Entry 2 | 9th September 2025 | Tuesday 12noon to 3pm |
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