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.
At Pukar, we offer IT, maths and short courses like hairdressing, henna and sewing as well as ESOL courses.
Our ESOL courses cover pre-entry to entry 3 level and we can give you advice to progress onto level 1. These courses are for people whose first language isn’t English, who have started to settle in the UK sand need to improve their language skills.
We hold ESOL assessments every Monday 15pm – 16pm (Term-Time), please call us to book your assessment of for more information at 01772 822700.
You may be able to join classes after start date please check with admin office.
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.
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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.
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.
Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses are designed to bridge language barriers, enhance communication skills, and open doors to a world of opportunities. We’re dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity and empowers individuals on their educational journey
We offer this course to anyone whose first language is not English. We teach in small groups to provide students with as much support as possible.
Please call Student Services on 01695 52300 for details of how to enrol or contact us via email for more information.
We started offering ESOL (English as a Second Language) classes to asylum seekers and refugees in January 2016. All of our students are adults coming from different parts of the globe. They’re all different – some young, some older, some with young families, including single mums with toddlers, and some who have special needs or challenges and need a further level of support. We started off small, but our numbers have grown significantly and our students have blossomed.
With numbers rising, by January 2020 we were delivering nine classes in three different venues. We currently teach classes for beginners, elementary levels 1, 2 and 3, as well as a GCSE class. We meet at least once a week.