Welcome to Weymouth College's ESOL Blog
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is our multi-level general English course.
Our main goal is to help you pass the Edexcel Skills for Life ESOL exams at the end of each term but we do this in the most fun way possible!
Liam will be your teachers and he has a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you in your learning.
IELTS:
Level 2
Level 1
Entry 3
Entry 2
Entry 1
ESOL levels and progression to Btec courses within the college
ESOL Courses:
ESOL 90 hours - 9 hours classroom time (9am – 12.15pm Monday, Wed, Friday) with your teacher + 3 hours self study + 2 hours
ESOL Part Time 40 hour course: Thursday – 4 hours (10 am – 12.30pm) class time with your teacher.
ESOL Part Time 60 hour course: Monday/ Wednesday evening – 3 hours each day (6 – 9pm) in class.
Teaching Methods:
Liam uses a range of methods to correct and improve your written and spoken English. These include: Task-Based Learning , IT support, debates and discussion, role-play, free speaking and writing, projects, and presentations.
Materials:
Currently we are using the wonderful Macmillan ‘Global’. Learners are expected to buy their own course books ,especially those on the 90hr course. The ‘Global’ course books come with an e-work book which provides extra interactive practice of the language we study in class. This can be bought from your teacher. Additional resources will be photocopied or e-mailed to learners as well as useful web links given.
Exams:
At the end of each term (ie. December/April/ June) we enter you for exams. The level and particular skill you are entered for will be discussed with your teacher. You must, however, pass in reading, writing and speaking & listening at one level before you finish your course or before starting the next level.
Liam will test you when you start your course and will give you plenty of practice tests and support to make sure you get through your exams. A certificate at any level/ skill will help you find work or enter other academic courses in the future. Most institutions will accept ESOL level 2 for entrance onto A-levels or Diploma courses. For University, however, you will need IELTS.
What an amazing day! We went to Corfe Castle and took the bus along the Purbecks for some great views. Sam took us for a guided walk across the conservation area that included meadows and woodland. Most of the entertainment of the day came from Jun Jie!
See pictures below.
A big
thank you to all of our students for making our ESOL courses such a wonderful experience. Please leave your comments about your experiences at Weymouth College
