English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL Daytime and Evening)

Teaching will be taught in a holistic way, combining all skills to ensure you are prepared for life in the UK. Topics will include:

• Reading
• Speaking and Listening
• Writing
• Grammar

During the ESOL course, you will practise and improve your speaking and listening through activities like group discussions, role plays, and short presentations. As your level increases, you will also learn useful reading and writing strategies, including how to prepare for ESOL exams. Lessons will focus on real-life topics and grammar will be included in every lesson, and we will also cover topics linked to life in the UK. 

You will work in pairs, groups, and on your own, helping you build confidence and practise everyday English, including common phrases and expressions. Your teacher will support you throughout the course. However, it is important that you are motivated and ready to work hard to achieve your ESOL qualification. You will also need to complete about 2 hours of extra study each week at home, practicing your new skills with family and friends. 

For the eight weeks, you will study on an Introduction to ESOL course. This will help you learn the most important skills and prepare for the main qualification. At the end of this time, you will take a short progress test and have a one-to-one meeting with your teacher to talk about your strengths and areas to improve.

We offer ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes from beginner to advanced. These classes are for people who want to improve their English for life, work, or further study and achieve a qualification.

Before you start the course, we will invite you to a welcome event at the college. You do not need to speak perfect English, but you should be able to understand and use a little. At the welcome event, you will:

• Meet our friendly team
• Learn more about the ESOL courses
• Do a short assessment to check your English level

This will help us find the right class and level for you. We will support you every step of the way.

If you are still learning basic English, that is fine. Our ESOL courses are designed to help you build your skills and confidence in reading, writing, grammar, speaking and listening.

You will be formally assessed through three externally set formal Edexcel examinations. The exams will take place at an appropriate time in the course when your teacher feels you have made enough progress. In addition to the external examinations, you will undertake internal progress assessments to monitor your progress and provide you with regular feedback.

For further information, please contact Michelle Davies on 01785 275509 or email michelle.davies@nscg.ac.uk

Once you have successfully achieved the ESOL qualification you will have the option to progress on to the next level or a GCSE English Language qualification.

The cost of ESOL courses depends on your personal situation, and NSCG may be able to help with funding your course. We’ll talk more about this at your welcome event. For more information visit: https://nscg.ac.uk/life-at-nscg/student-support/financial-support/financial-support-for-full-time-part-time-adult-students-aged-19