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.
Run community events such as coffee mornings, English conversation classes, cooking evenings often led by a refugee or asylum seeker to teach about food from their nation, pilates etc. Also offer food and clothing help.
A classroom-based course which will help you develop the use of English speaking, writing ability and build your confidence on a pathway to new opportunities. Our specialist tutors offer tailored support to achieve 7 accredited Awards for 2022!
• Award in ESOL Reading
• Award in ESOL Writing
• Award in ESOL Speaking & Listening
• Award in Progression (Money management and employment rights and responsibilities)
• Award in British Values, working and living in the UK
• Award in Mental Well-being
• Award in Employability Skills (CV writing, interviews, applications and job searching)
• Face-to-face classroom-based learning, small mixed learning groups
• Strong employer links which can open up a wide range of career options
• An understanding of British culture and values to help you adjust to life in the UK
• Support with IT skills and additional 1-2-1 sessions as required
• Enrichment opportunities, including visits to museums and art galleries
We pride ourselves on student progression and aiding individuals to access new opportunities through quality ESOL.
Course Duration 15 Weeks
Daytime Monday to Thursday 10 am to 12 pm
Alternatively classes area available twice weekly 6 pm to 8.30 pm
Classes are delivered at Spaces Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 5AN
Tram and Bus Fare will be refunded with a valid ticket
Blackburn College offers a range of courses and qualifications for young people over the age of 16 years, and adults.
Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses can help you improve your English. ESOL qualifications are designed to help you develop the skills you use in everyday life. They can also help you boost your CV or move on to further study.
The courses cover speaking and listening, reading and writing, gaining vocabulary as well as all aspects of punctuation and grammar.
Taking an ESOL qualification can help you:
– With employment
– Talk to doctors and teachers
– Support your child with their homework
– Understand the customs of the UK
– Pass the Life in the UK test and become a British citizen
Each class provides English grammar lessons, reading and comprehension lessons, conversation opportunities and vocabulary training. The classes also assist with cultural adaptation and practical customs.
Non-accredited Pre-Entry courses to help people learn to read, write and speak in English.
Accredited courses, from Entry 1 to Level 1, to help people learn to read, write and speak in English and gain qualifications.
Non-accredited courses offered to learners on either of the above courses to enhance well-being , improve interaction and develop language skills. These are led by demand and uptake and vary from term-to-term. Examples include Conversation, Phonics, Spelling, Walk and Talk, Budgeting, Driving Theory support, Grammar & Horticulture.
ESOL provision from pre-entry level up to level 2. ICT, employability, maths and personal development courses also available as well.