Online ESOL Beginner course
Course facts
Method of Study: This is an online self-study English course which benefits from Tutor Support. Regular tutor feedback is provided at the end of each Unit to increase students' awareness of their academic strengths and weaknesses.
The learning materials for this online course cover ESOL Entry level 2; A2/CEFR.
The learning materials for this online course cover ESOL Entry level 2; A2/CEFR.
Course Duration: approximately 100 GLH.
The course must be completed within 12 weeks. Extensions may be applied under the special circumstances rule (see T&C). 24 hours/7 days a week access to the learning platform 
Start date: any time 
Course Fee: £89
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Course content
1. Initial assessment and outline of learner's objectives.
All four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are practised using everyday topics and situations.
Type of materials used: Word document worksheets, PDFs, Audios, Videos, Interactive activities, Online Quizzes
View sample materials
2. Unit 1: Essential vocabulary and use of common phrases
Greeting and introducing yourself
Describing your home
Blending sounds
Time of the day
Filling in a registration form
Listening and pronunciation
Making notes, answering questions from audio recordings (approx.30 audios in this Unit)
Functions (describe familiar people, give personal information, ask questions, apologise, give reason(s) etc.)
Question forms
Speaking
Interactive activities
Some of the topics include: me and my family, work, homes, community and neighbourhood, shopping, health etc.
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
3. Unit 2: Listening-Speaking, participating in conversations
Giving and following directions, signs and symbols
Travel collocations
Booking appointments
Writing invitations
Job titles and job descriptions
Reading short messages and emails
Speaking
Interactive activities
Quiz
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
4. Unit 3: Sentence structure- nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, articles
Linkers and vocabulary
Definitions, types and functions of the different word classes
Subject and object- roles in a sentence
Using some, any and none
Describing pictures
Speaking
Interactive activities
Quizzes
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
5. Unit 4: Present, past and future tenses
Forms and uses of the present, past and future tenses
Filling in Application forms
Replying to emails, Asking for information in writing
Talking about yourself in detail
Speaking
Differentiate between texts
Letter to work (introduction to formal writing)
Interactive activities
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
6. Final assessment.(tutor-marked assessment)
1. Initial assessment and outline of learner's objectives.
All four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are practised using everyday topics and situations.
Type of materials used: Word document worksheets, PDFs, Audios, Videos, Interactive activities, Online Quizzes
View sample materials
2. Unit 1: Essential vocabulary and use of common phrases
Greeting and introducing yourself
Describing your home
Blending sounds
Time of the day
Filling in a registration form
Listening and pronunciation
Making notes, answering questions from audio recordings (approx.30 audios in this Unit)
Functions (describe familiar people, give personal information, ask questions, apologise, give reason(s) etc.)
Question forms
Speaking
Interactive activities
Some of the topics include: me and my family, work, homes, community and neighbourhood, shopping, health etc.
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
3. Unit 2: Listening-Speaking, participating in conversations
Giving and following directions, signs and symbols
Travel collocations
Booking appointments
Writing invitations
Job titles and job descriptions
Reading short messages and emails
Speaking
Interactive activities
Quiz
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
4. Unit 3: Sentence structure- nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, articles
Linkers and vocabulary
Definitions, types and functions of the different word classes
Subject and object- roles in a sentence
Using some, any and none
Describing pictures
Speaking
Interactive activities
Quizzes
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
5. Unit 4: Present, past and future tenses
Forms and uses of the present, past and future tenses
Filling in Application forms
Replying to emails, Asking for information in writing
Talking about yourself in detail
Speaking
Differentiate between texts
Letter to work (introduction to formal writing)
Interactive activities
Test (tutor-marked assessment)
6. Final assessment.(tutor-marked assessment)
Requirements
Learners must:
1. have access to a PC and fast internet connection in order to complete this course. System requirements: Windows 7, 8, 10. Updated Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera. Recommended devices: laptop, desktop computer or tablet.
2. be IT literate, i.e. access, browse and navigate through the learning platform, create, edit and submit documents, play/download audios/videos, use email, be able to use keyboard, camera and microphone on devices etc.
3. be 16+ years of age.
4. commit to a learning/assessment schedule in order to complete the course successfully. Estimated study time per week is around 8 hours, including tests and tutorial(s). Note that this is only an estimation, the actual study time will depend on the individual.
5. be A1 Users/CEFR= have completed Entry level 1 or take our Placement Test
! For absolute beginners, we recommend 1:1 online tuition prior to booking this course.
This course is suitable for candidates with (very) little knowledge of the English language (current A1 Users/CEFR) who wish to develop their language skills: you can read/write simple few word instructions, (fully or partially) understand/participate in short conversations, have an English vocabulary of at least 100 words.
Learners must:
1. have access to a PC and fast internet connection in order to complete this course. System requirements: Windows 7, 8, 10. Updated Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera. Recommended devices: laptop, desktop computer or tablet.
2. be IT literate, i.e. access, browse and navigate through the learning platform, create, edit and submit documents, play/download audios/videos, use email, be able to use keyboard, camera and microphone on devices etc.
3. be 16+ years of age.
4. commit to a learning/assessment schedule in order to complete the course successfully. Estimated study time per week is around 8 hours, including tests and tutorial(s). Note that this is only an estimation, the actual study time will depend on the individual.
5. be A1 Users/CEFR= have completed Entry level 1 or take our Placement Test
! For absolute beginners, we recommend 1:1 online tuition prior to booking this course.
This course is suitable for candidates with (very) little knowledge of the English language (current A1 Users/CEFR) who wish to develop their language skills: you can read/write simple few word instructions, (fully or partially) understand/participate in short conversations, have an English vocabulary of at least 100 words.
Assessment, Award and Tutor support
The course consists of 4 Units (please, see course content for more info) and 5 tutor-marked assessments.
Individual tutor support and guidance are available throughout the course.
Speaking lessons with ESOL Tutor (if you choose not to attend the lessons, speaking and listening with not be included in your certificate)
Upon successful completion of this course each student will be awarded a Certificate of completion which will reflect the marks achieved. Certificates are posted free of charge to UK addresses only. In order to successfully complete this course students must achieve a PASS for each Unit.
Explanation of the grade system: This level of study corresponds to Entry level 2/ A2 User from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: (see details on our Home page).
The course consists of 4 Units (please, see course content for more info) and 5 tutor-marked assessments.
Individual tutor support and guidance are available throughout the course.
Speaking lessons with ESOL Tutor (if you choose not to attend the lessons, speaking and listening with not be included in your certificate)
Upon successful completion of this course each student will be awarded a Certificate of completion which will reflect the marks achieved. Certificates are posted free of charge to UK addresses only. In order to successfully complete this course students must achieve a PASS for each Unit.
Explanation of the grade system: This level of study corresponds to Entry level 2/ A2 User from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: (see details on our Home page).
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Next steps
For those learners interested in progressing to the next level of study, we recommend our online ESOL Intermediate course.
For those learners interested in progressing to the next level of study, we recommend our online ESOL Intermediate course.
