ESOL courses are for people who do not have English as their first language and who want to improve their language skills to get more out of their life in the U.K.
The course will help you improve all your skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), make it easier to seek employment, get a qualification, help your children with homework or apply for citizenship. In your ESOL classes you will practise reading, writing, speaking and listening skills around a range of everyday topics.
We have an open door policy: anyone can come in and use our services no matter where you live or your circumstances.
NCA is run with an emphasis on relieving poverty, promoting health & wellbeing, advancing skills & learning and enhancing the quality of life for the people who engage with us and use our services. The NCA is an integral part of a diverse community that is tackling multi levels of deprivation and we fulfil our mission by offering a wide range of services and activities for all ages, all of which are delivered by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who have a variety of skills and knowledge.
These courses involve teaching basic English to people whose first language is not English, and want to improve communication skills in English.
We currently provide courses for ESOL levels:
Pre-Entry
Entry 1 (E1)
Entry 2 (E2)
Entry 3 (E3)
We also provide advice and guidance to allow users to progress further to Level 1 and above, aswell as further education and work options. These courses will suit people of all levels, and allow them to progress to improve their English.
ESOL Assessments Every Monday 12pm (Term-Time)
You may be able to join classes after start date please check with admin office
Additional short course available during the year
An ESOL course is for you if English is not your first language and you want to improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Our ESOL courses focus on language skills but also include employability and citizenship skills.
Our ESOL classes normally run on; Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11.30; 12.30 – 2.30. No need to book, just come along. We also run conversation groups at various times during the week.
There is no requirement to prebook, just turn up on Wednesday morning and our team will be ready to welcome you.
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Cheshire East Skills and Lifelong Learning (S&LL) runs classes for non-English speakers aged 19 years and over to gain accredited qualifications in ESOL.
The ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are designed to prepare learners for the world of work or citizenship. The primary aim is to assist you in becoming independent of others (such as interpreters or translators; be they professionals, family, or friends) when talking with native English-speakers, both in a work environment and elsewhere. By improving your English, you will also improve your chances of gaining employment and accessing information from service provides such as libraries, children’s centres, and local attractions.
S&LL use the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life qualification suite which ranges from Entry Level 1 to Level 1. Each level is made up of three units:
Reading
Writing
Speaking and Listening
Each unit is offered as a separate qualification.
ESOL offers part-time courses at different level for speakers of other languages, who wish to gain national qualifications in the English Language.
Courses develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and include grammar, access and study skills.
ESOL courses are based on the ESOL Skills for life National Curriculum from Beginner Level to Level 2.
As there are classes in the mornings, afternoons and evenings, you can choose the best time for your studies.
You can join the courses throughout the year, if there is a place available.
ESOL programmes are accredited at the following levels:
* Pre Entry – Beginers
* Entry Level (E1, E2, E3)
* Level 1 (equivalent to NVQ 1)
* Level 2 (equivalent to NVQ 2 / GCSE)
Exams can be taken in Reading, Writing, Listening/Speaking.
We also have some maths and IT classes for ESOL students.
Occupational English Test (OET) preparation
Through formal weekly courses and intensive sessions, with supporting materials. New students will be given an English language assessment before being allocated to an English class.
English practice in a medical context
The PLAN (Patients – Listening to, Advising and Negotiating with them) meetings provide the opportunity for English practice with UK medical students taking the role of patients.